Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 537 of 2368

For which client should the nurse use sucralfate cautiously?

  1. A client with a duodenal ulcer
  2. A client with chronic renal failure receiving dialysis
  3. A client with heartburn and constipation
  4. A client who is eating three meals a day
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Correct answer: A client with chronic renal failure receiving dialysis

Small amounts of absorbed aluminum are excreted poorly in chronic renal failure or dialysis.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Gastrointestinal System: Hyperacidity Medication Classes. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026