Potassium Teaching 1550

Potassium

Patient/caregiver was educated about potassium 20 meq 1 tab po daily and it's side effects such as: confusion, restless, weakness, arrhythmias, electrocardiogram changes, diarrhea, vomiting, if any of this appear it is very important to notify nurse/ agency/ md/ 911.

Last updated November 13, 2017

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