potassium chloride (IV) HIGH ALERT
ElectrolyteWhat it's for
Hypokalemia replacement
Nursing considerations
- NEVER IV push — ever. Peripheral max typically 10 mEq/hr on a pump (verify policy)
- Burns going in — slow it or ask about central line
- Recheck the level after replacement
Key side effects
📈 Watch
K+ recheck, site, rate
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
