Dr.Pattalitan
Chapters 17, 26, 27, 28, 29, and ABG interpretation.
Fluid & Electrolyte
1. Potassium Chloride intravenous- care of patient, how much (meq/hr) is the infusion rate?(p.316)
Potassium Chloride intrave
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Dr.Pattalitan
Chapters 17, 26, 27, 28, 29, and ABG interpretation.
Fluid & Electrolyte
1. Potassium Chloride intravenous- care of patient, how much (meq/hr) is the infusion rate?(p.316)
Potassium Chloride intravenous can be administered to treat a patient with hypokalemia.
Except in severe deficiencies, KCL is never given unless there is urine output of at least 0.5ml/kg of body weight per hour
Safety Alert:
• KCL given intravenously must always be diluted.
• Never give KCL via IV push or in concentrated amounts.
• IV bags containing KCL should be inverted several times to ensure even distribution in the bag.
• Never add KCL to a hanging IV bag to prevent giving a bolus dose. How much (meq/hr) is the infusion rate?
The preferred maximum concentration is 40 mEq/L; however, stronger concentrations may be given for severe hypokalemia (up to 80mEq/L) with continuous cardiac monitoring.
The rate of IV administration of KCL should not exceed 10 to 20mEq per hour and should be administered by infusion pump to ensure correct administration rate. Because KCL is irritating to the vein, assess IV sites at least hourly for phlebitis and infiltration
o Infiltration can cause necrosis and sloughing of the surrounding tissue. Central IV lines should be used when rapid correction of hypokalemia is necessary
2. ABG interpretation( do the practice questions that teacher gave& p324 & hesi 43,44)
An acid-base balance must be maintained in the body because alterations can result in alkalosis or acidosis.
Maintain the acid –base balance involves 3 systems
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