Labs (1/20):
PO4 (mg/dL) = 8.6 (2.3 - 4.7)
What is the best action to take regarding DB's serum phosphorus?
A. Repeat the laboratory test; this finding is not consistent with the patient's medical history or medications.
B. Obtain an ultrasound of the kidneys; the patient likely has undiagnosed chronic kidney disease.
C. Initiate Renvela 800 mg TID with meals.
D. Initiate aluminum hydroxide 300 mg TID with meals.
E. Initiate calcium acetate 667 mg TID with meals.

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