Patients who have had renal stones should be monitored when taking which mineral?
1. Iron
2. Calcium
3. Magnesium
4. Potassium
2
Serum and renal calcium levels should be followed to detect the development of renal stones. Calcium should not be given to patients who already have renal stones.
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