What dietary advice is most appropriate for a patient with CKD and elevated phosphate?
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Correct answer: Restrict high-phosphorus foods and use a phosphate binder
In CKD where phosphate excretion is impaired, diet restriction plus binders help control hyperphosphatemia and complications.
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