A client who has chronic kidney disease is being discharged from the hospital after receiving treatment for a hip fracture.Which information is most important for the nurse to provide to the client before discharge?

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Aluminum hydroxide lowers serum phosphate levels by binding phosphorus present in food.High blood phosphate levels cause hypocalcemia and osteodystrophy; this makes a client prone to fracture.Increasing protein may not be feasible for a client with chronic kidney disease and would not help prevent fracture.Intake and output will not be helpful for orthopedic problems.Bedrest will promote complications.

A Client Who Has Chronic Kidney Disease Is Being Discharged