Potassium Flashcards
1
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Importance of potassium
A
maintains intracellular homeostasis, protein synthesis, acid base balance
2
Q
Hypokalemia causes
A
loss of gastrointestinal secretions, parental nutrition, excessive use of potassium wasting diuretics
3
Q
s/s of hypokalemia
A
cardiac/respiratory arrest, leg cramps, arrhythmias, polyuria
4
Q
Treatment of hypokalemia
A
potassium replacement
5
Q
Nursing management of hypokalemia
A
monitor for cardiac changes, central line
6
Q
Hyperkalemia causes
A
impaired kidney function, meds, burns, crushing injuries
7
Q
Hyperkalemia s/s
A
cardiac affects, skeletal muscle weakness, metabolic acidosis
8
Q
hyperkalemia treatment
A
eliminate potassium, force potassium into cells, reverse potassium effects
