22. A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic kidney di…
22. A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic kidney disease (CKD) and states she has heartburn. The provider prescribes aluminum hydroxide. The client asks, “Why can’t I just take the antacid magaldrate (Mylanta) my husband has at home?” The nurse explains to the client that aluminum hydroxide is the preferred antacid because it lowers which of the following?