馃└ Hyperkalemia Follow @nursewellversed for visual nursing education 馃 Hyperkalemia occurs when potassium levels are >5 mEq/L 猸愶笍 Potassium Functions 鉃★笍 Balances fluid volume 鉃★笍 Supports nerve transmission 鉃★笍 Regulates muscle functioning 鉃★笍 Maintains heart contractility 鈥硷笍Hyperkalemia can quickly lead to lethal dysrhythmias鈥攔equiring urgent action! Causes * Burns (damaged cells release potassium) * Addison鈥檚 Disease (low aldosterone decreases potassium excretion) * Excessive Intake (IV fluids, s
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馃└ Hyperkalemia Follow @nursewellversed for visual nursing education 馃 Hyperkalemia occurs when potassium levels are >5 mEq/L 猸愶笍 Potassium Functions 鉃★笍 Balances fluid volume 鉃★笍 Supports nerve transmission 鉃★笍 Regulates muscle functioning 鉃★笍 Maintains heart contractility 鈥硷笍Hyperkalemia can quickly lead to lethal dysrhythmias鈥攔equiring urgent action! Causes * Burns (damaged cells release potassium) * Addison鈥檚 Disease (low aldosterone decreases potassium excretion) * Excessive Intake (IV fluids, s
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