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    This document provides information about potassium chloride (Klor-Con), including its classification as a mineral and electrolyte supplement. It should be administered intravenously and key side effects to monitor for include confusion, weakness, and ECG changes. Nurses should assess patients for signs of hypokalemia or hyperkalemia and the specific reason this patient is receiving potassium chloride is due to low potassium levels.

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    This document provides information about potassium chloride (Klor-Con), including its classification as a mineral and electrolyte supplement. It should be administered intravenously and key side effects to monitor for include confusion, weakness, and ECG changes. Nurses should assess patients for signs of hypokalemia or hyperkalemia and the specific reason this patient is receiving potassium chloride is due to low potassium levels.

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    This document provides information about potassium chloride (Klor-Con), including its classification as a mineral and electrolyte supplement. It should be administered intravenously and key side effects to monitor for include confusion, weakness, and ECG changes. Nurses should assess patients for signs of hypokalemia or hyperkalemia and the specific reason this patient is receiving potassium chloride is due to low potassium levels.

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    Generic Name Potassium chloride

    Trade Name Klor-Con

    Class mineral and electrolyte


    replacements/supplements
    Dose and Frequency

    IVP RATE OF ADMIN.

    TIME DUE

    confusion, restlessness,
    MOST IMPORTANT weakness, ECG changes,
    Side Effects Monitor K+ levels

    Assess for signs and symptoms


    Nursing Interventions of hypokalemia (weakness,
    fatigue, U wave on ECG,
    arrhythmias, polyuria,
    polydipsia) and hyperkalemia
    (see Toxicity and Overdose).

    Specific Reason pt receiving Low Potassium

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