Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
A patient on dialysis asks why he is receiving aluminum hydroxide gel (Amphojel), a phosphate binder, for his renal disorder. What should the nurse explain regarding the action of that Amphojel?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Aluminum hydroxide binds dietary phosphorus to manage calcium-phosphorus balance, preventing bone demineralization in dialysis patients.