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 Ampho-jel?
a. Calms the frequent upset stomach expe-rienced by patients on dialysis
b. Binds with phosphorus to increase the se-rum calcium level
c. Increases the appetite
d. Corrects the pH of the bowel
B
Amphojel binds phosphorus, which increases the serum calcium level and decreases hypocalce-mia.
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