Why is hypokalemia dangerous? Symptoms can manifest below a K of 3.0 mEq/L, with severe symptoms (muscle weakness, rhabdomyolysis, respiratory weakness, ileus, nausea/vomiting, and arrhythmias) not usually developing until K <2.5 mEq/L In patients with cirrhosis, hypokalemia is associated with worsening hepatic encephalopathy In patients with structural heart disease, heart failure or taking antiarrhythmics, they are
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What happens when you file a NETS report? Risk department will review the case Will advise on any legal exposure and claims. Help with family disclosure. Advice with documentation regarding the incident. Clinical Care Evaluation Committee and Chief Medical Officer will review the case. Perform root cause analysis. Suggest systemic fixes and provide staff education.