An important reason for using this antacid in renal failure clients is that with prolonged use it leads to phosphate depletion

a. magnesium hydroxide c. sodium bicarbonate
b. aluminum hydroxide d. calcium carbonate


ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This does not lead to hypophosphatemia.
B Correct: And clients not experiencing renal failure should be monitored for manifestations of hypophosphatemia.
C Incorrect: This does not lead to hypophosphatemia.
D Incorrect: This does not lead to hypophosphatemia.

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