Before Administration of Calcium Carbonate ( Caltrate ) to a Patient

question 20

Multiple Choice

Before administration of calcium carbonate ( Caltrate ) to a patient with chronic kidney disease ( CKD ) , the nurse should check the laboratory value for

• A) creatinine.
• B) potassium.
• C) total cholesterol.
• D) serum phosphate.

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