The Nurse Is Preparing to Discharge a Client Diagnosed with Chronic

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to discharge a client diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) . The nurse is teaching the client and family about administering calcium acetate tablets by mouth with each meal at home. Which explanation about this medication is most appropriate for the nurse to include?

A) "The calcium acetate will lower your serum phosphate levels."
B) "The calcium acetate helps neutralize your gastric acids."
C) "The calcium acetate will help stimulate your appetite."
D) "The calcium acetate will decrease your serum creatinine levels."