and ames is finaly transferred to a room on PCU. Her condition improves chance t

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and ames is finaly transferred to a room on PCU. Her condition improves chance to talk with her about home health because they made her feel worse instead of better quickly with treatment. You geta ADMINI and she admits that she stopped She relates that she felt weak and depressed. Dr taking her meds auspects that the beta blocker metoprolol was the medication causing these side eflects, and ent approach to treatingMs James and orders dgoxn0.5mg now, then 0.25 mg i daily starting tomorrow. She also orders a BMP for tomorrow morning 7. Shortly after report the next day, you receive a call from the lab with a critical lab value report. Ms. James potassium level is 2.3 mEq/L. Explain the possible cardiovascular effects of hypokalemia. 8. Describe the impact of too much or too little potassium on the ECG To high Moeae (le 5-8.0 you moy sce prounent U uaves than t shouud be severe umplex 9. You call Dr. Chandler to report the hypokalemia. Utilizing an SBAR format, write out what you would say. 10. At 9:00 am, Ms. James' digoxin dose is due. Would you give the medication with a potassium level of 3.27 Give a rationale for your answer

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Report the hypokalemia utilizing an SBAR format:

Decreased level:

Patient may show the symptoms:

Triggers to the condition:

Monitor vital signs:

Check for signs and symptoms:

Immediate response: Notify the doctor & representatives immediately to the point of contact.

SBAR report:

Condition: Low potassium levels

Report:

Have Available:

Assessment:

Patient may have problem: Hypokalemia

I am concerned about: Repeat the test after intervention

Recommendations:

Management:

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