Question

the nurse is caring for a client with kidney failure. the serum phosphate level is reported as 7 mg/dl. which medication would the nurse plan to administer as prescribed to the client? laboratory results test and results reference range phosphate 7 mg/dl 3.0 - 4.5 mg/dl answer options 1 calcitonin 2 calcium chloride 3 calcium gluconate 4 aluminum hydroxide gel

Explanation:

The client has high serum phosphate levels (7 mg/dL) compared to the reference range of 3.0 - 4.5 mg/dL. Aluminum hydroxide gel binds to phosphate in the gastrointestinal tract and reduces phosphate absorption, helping to lower serum phosphate levels in kidney - failure patients. Calcitonin is mainly for calcium regulation, calcium chloride and calcium gluconate are used for calcium - related issues, not directly for phosphate reduction.

Answer:

1. Aluminum hydroxide gel