A patient with chronic kidney disease is prescribed a phosphate binder such as calcium acetate. The nurse understands that this medication is given to: a) Lower serum potassium levels b) Prevent hypocalcemia c) Decrease phosphate absorption and prevent hyperphosphatemia d) Improve renal blood flow.
A patient with chronic kidney disease is prescribed a phosphate binder such as calcium acetate. The nurse understands that this medication is given to: a) Lower serum potassium levels b) Prevent hypocalcemia c) Decrease phosphate absorption and prevent hyperphosphatemia d) Improve renal blood flow.
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