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These are the 3 goals when treating hyperkalemia

Order them and then give an example of each step

Bonus: When treating hyponatremia, you want to avoid correcting this quickly

1. Protect the Heart
 - IV Calcium

2. Shift K⁺ Into Cells
 - Insulin + glucose
 - β₂-agonist (nebulized albuterol)
 - Sodium bicarbonate in selected patients

3. Remove K⁺ From the Body
 - Renal / GI elimination
 - Dialysis when necessary


Bonus: >8mEq/L in 24 hours

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