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Potassium (K): Lab Values - Function, Range, Hypokalemia and Hyperkalemia

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This educational video provides a comprehensive review of potassium (K) lab values presented by Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN. Learn about potassium's essential functions in the body, normal reference ranges, and the clinical implications of both hypokalemia and hyperkalemia. Discover the causes, symptoms, and nursing considerations for potassium imbalances that are crucial for nursing students preparing for exams like ATI, HESI, and NCLEX. The 11-minute tutorial includes quiz questions at the end to test understanding of key concepts. Structured in clear sections covering function, expected ranges, hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, and assessment questions, this video serves as an excellent study resource for nursing students looking to master lab values for their coursework and licensing exams.

Syllabus

00:00 Intro
00:39 Function
1:43 Expected Range
2:53 Hypokalemia
5:44 Hyperkalemia
9:23 Quiz Time!

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