A Patient on Dialysis Asks Why He Is Receiving Aluminum

Multiple Choice

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?

A) Calms the frequent upset stomach experienced by patients on dialysis
B) Binds with phosphorus to increase the serum calcium level
C) Increases the appetite
D) Corrects the pH of the bowel