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🩸 Hyperkalemia Hyperkalemia occurs when potassium levels are >5 mEq/L ⭐️ Potassium Functions ➡️ Balances fluid volume ➡️ Supports nerve transmission ➡️ Regulates muscle functioning ➡️ Maintains heart contractility ‼️Hyperkalemia can quickly lead to lethal dysrhythmias—requiring urgent action! Causes Burns (damaged cells release potassium) Addison’s Disease (low aldosterone decreases potassium excretion) Excessive Intake (IV fluids, supplements, high-potassium foods) Medications (ACE inhibitors and potassium-sparing diuretics) Decreased Excretion (kidney disease) Symptoms ➡️ Muscle cramps and weakness ➡️ Decreased urine output ➡️ Respiratory distress ➡️ Decreased cardiac contractility ➡️ EKG changes (peaked T waves) ➡️ Decreased reflexes 💬 Comment below if this helped and share with a fellow nursing student! #nursingstudent #nursingschool #hyperkalemia #nursingfundamentals #nursetok #nursingstudents #nursingeducation #nclexreview #nursingstudentsoftiktok #nursingtiktok #nclex #nclexrn #nursetiktok
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Cathy explains why auscultation of instilled air is NOT best practice for confirming placement of an NG tube. #NursingStudent #NursingSchool #fundamentals #nursingfundamentals #nursesoftiktok #nurse #nurseeducator
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Cathy explains why NPO is needed before surgery and invasive procedures. #nursingstudent #nurse #nurseeducator #NPO #nursingfundamentals #fundamentalsofnursing #nursesoftiktok
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