The nurse is preparing to administer calcium carbonate to a client with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse check prior to administration?

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If serum phosphate is elevated, the calcium and phosphate can cause soft tissue calcification. The calcium carbonate should not be given until the phosphate level is lowered. Total cholesterol, creatinine, and potassium values do not affect whether calcium carbonate should be administered.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Calcium Carbonate to a Client