Assessment

• Assess location, duration, character, and precipitating factors of gastric pain

• Monitor serum phosphate and calcium levels periodically during chronic use of aluminum hydroxide

» May cause increased serum gastrin and decreased serum phosphate concentrations

» In treatment of severe ulcer disease, guaiac stools, and emesis, monitor pH of gastric secretions

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