potassium replacement protocols

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Carey Estes
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potassium replacement protocols

We have a very detailed nurse drive potassium protocol and have experience some errors. A few questions for anyone willing to share how potassium replacement is managed at their institution:
Do you have
1) nurse driven protocol
B) providers enter specific orders for replacement
C) other

Two other questions, do you allow:
D) IV potassium on override
E) Different replacement goals depending on unit

Thank you,
Carey Estes, MSN, RN, CPPS
Manager Nursing Quality - Medication Safety
Mission Hospital
(828) 213-1606

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