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The Patient on Dialysis Asks Why He Is Receiving Aluminum

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The patient on dialysis asks why he is receiving aluminum hydroxide gel (Amphojel) ,a phosphate binder,for his renal disorder.The nurse explains that Amphojel will:


A) Calm the frequent upset stomach experienced by patients on dialysis.
B) Bind with phosphorus to increase the serum calcium level.
C) Increases the appetite.
D) Correct the pH of the bowel.

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