The nurse explains to a client with chronic renal failure that the rationale for receiving calcium carbonate is that it
A) binds with phosphorus to eliminate it from the body.
B) binds with potassium to eliminate it from the body.
C) helps prevent constipation.
D) helps prevent ulcer formation.

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To improve excretion of phosphorus, the client with chronic renal failure is given calcium-based phosphate binders, such as calcium acetate or calcium carbonate.

The Nurse Explains to a Client with Chronic Renal Failure