Potassium Teaching 1545
Patient was educated about potassium 10 meq 1 tablet oral daily and the importance to report dark, tarry, or bloody stools; weakness; unusual fatigue; or tingling of extremities. Notify if nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach discomfort persists. Dosage may require adjustment. Emphasize the importance of regular follow-up exams to monitor serum levels and progress.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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