Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
A client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is receiving calcium acetate 667 mg PO. A decrease in which blood value indicates to the nurse that the medication is having the desired effect?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
This question is identical to Question 13. Calcium acetate lowers serum phosphate (C) by binding it in the GI tract. It does not affect potassium (A) or pH (D) and may raise calcium (B). Note: Duplicate question; consider removing.