Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
The nurse is administering sevelamer during lunch to a client with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The client asks the nurse to bring the medication later. The nurse should describe which action of sevelamer as an explanation for taking it with meals?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Sevelamer binds dietary phosphorus in the gut, reducing absorption in CKD to prevent hyperphosphatemia. Taking with meals ensures binding. Reflux, acid buffering, and indigestion are unrelated.