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Hypokalemia Diagnostic Algorithm
To assess potassium excretion: perform 24-hour urine collection or alternatively obtain potassium-to-creatinine ratio on
perform 24-hour urine ... (K⁺ <3.5 mEq/L) ... be <3; greater values ... suggest renal K ... #nephrology #low
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
patients with hypokalemia ... Urine K+ <13 mEq ... shift: Hypokalemic periodic ... ↓ Aldosterone: Cushing ... #urine #potassium