Etiology
What kind of patients are at a high risk of hypokalemia due to malnutrition?
What is psychiatric patients with disordered eating?
A patient presents with mild hypokalemia levels, what advice should the nurse provide?
What is eating potassium rich foods?
What kind of test is used to check potassium levels?
What is blood test?
What GI symptom can be expected in a patient with hypokalemia?
What is constipation?
What common medications can cause hypokalemia?
What is laxatives and diuretics?
What symptoms may indicate hypokalemia?
What is muscle weakness, cramping, palpations, or fatigue?
What is the normal range of potassium levels in adults?
What is 3.5-5.2 mEq/L?
What phase does hypokalemia affect in cardiac action potential?
What is repolarization?
What effect does hypokalemia have on T-waves?
What is T-wave flattening?
Rapid administration of potassium can cause what?
What is cardiac arrest?
What other test is used to check potassium levels if the cause is unclear?
What is a urine test?
What is the most severe effect of hypokalemia on the muscles?
What is paralysis or rhabdomyolosis?