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213- LA 2
Fluid and electrolyte balance.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| what potassium leaves the blood and enters the cell the result will be | hypokalemia |
| excess insulin in the blood stream will bring... and cause... | increased potassium into the cell and create hypokalemia |
| potassium is responsible for.... | transmission of electrical impulses |
| the result of excess potassium entering the cell will be increase hydrogen entering the vessel, which will cause ... | an alkaline state. |
| treatment for hypokalemia | find the cause, treat that. - replace slowly - consider potassium sparing diuretics - monitor cardiac function. |
| s&S of hypokalemia | resp: shallow breath ms: slower reflex cv: weak pulse, dysrhythmas GI: slower motility |