An elderly patient reports using Maalox frequently to treat acid reflux. The nurse should notify the patient's provider to request an order for which laboratory tests?

Name: An elderly patient reports using Maalox frequently to treat acid reflux. The nurse should notify the patient's provider to request an order for which laboratory tests?
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Maalox contains magnesium, which can accumulate in patients with renal impairment. Therefore, renal function tests and serum magnesium levels should be monitored.

An Elderly Patient Reports Using Maalox Frequently to Treat Acid