Contact Hours 1.00
CERP A 1.00
Pharmacology Hours 0.50
Expires Apr 01, 2023
Topics: Medication Management, Patient Safety, Renal
Population: Geriatric, Adult
Role: Staff, Educator
Member: Free
NonMember: $10.00
Activity Summary
Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes
According to the study results described in this article, a standardized potassium replacement protocol can be used safely in critically ill patients with renal insufficiency not requiring renal replacement therapy. Hyperkalemia was observed in only 5 patients (3.4% of the total study population), and 4 of these patients had a SCr level of 2 mg/dL or less. No interventions were required for any cases of hyperkalemia.Objectives
- Identify the importance of maintaining a normal concentration of serum potassium, including the risk associated with hypo- & hyperkalemia.
- Describe the incidence of hyperkalemia with standardized potassium replacement in patients with SCr ≤ 2 mg/dL and SCr > 2 mg/dL.
- Analyze the limitations associated with applying nurse-driven standardized potassium replacement to critically ill patients.
Continuing Education Disclosure Statement
Learners must attend/view/read the entire activity and complete the associated evaluation to be awarded the contact hours or CERP. No partial credit will be awarded.
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