A Patient Has a History of Excessive Use of Magnesium-Containing

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient has a history of excessive use of magnesium-containing antacids and aluminum-containing antacids. What lab value does the healthcare professional correlate to this behavior?

• A)Magnesium 1.8 mg/dL
• B)Phosphate 1.9 mg/dL
• C)Sodium 149 mEq/L
• D)Potassium 2.5 mEq/L

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