The nurse is preparing to discharge a patient with chronic kidney disease.The nurse is teaching the patient and family about administering calcium acetate tablets by mouth with each meal at home.Which explanation about this medication is the most appropriate?
A) "The calcium acetate will lower your serum phosphate levels."
B) "The calcium acetate helps to neutralize your gastric acids."
C) "The calcium acetate will help to stimulate your appetite."
D) "The calcium acetate will decrease your serum creatinine levels."
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