hypokalemia interventions - ANS-monitor cardiovascular, respiratory, neuromuscular,
gastrointestinal, and *renal status*, and place on a cardiac monitor monitor
electrolytes values
administer potassium supplements *(not on empty stomach)* --> may need to be
discontinued if client complains of abdominal pain, distention, nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, or gastrointestional bleeding; IV bolus must be diluted
Liquid potassium chloride has an unpleasant taste and should be taken with juice or
another liquid
*--do not administer K if patient is not peeing*
KCl administrationn - ANS-must not exceed 10 mEq per hr
hyperkalemia risk factors - ANS-decreased potassium excretion due to renal failure,
hypoaldosteronism, potassium-conserving diuretics or ACE inhibitors; high potassium
intake due to excessive use of potassium containing salt substitutes, excessive or rapid
IV potassium infusion, *potassium shift out of the tissue cells into the plasma due to
burns*, infections, or acidosis *(DKA specifically)*
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