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A) K 2.7 (hypokalemia)

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• Often after sodium bicarbonate is given, the potassium drops.
• This is because the sodium bicarbonate causes the potassium to re-enter the cell.
• Sodium bicarbonate acts a a buffer for acidosis.
• Sodium bicarbonate increases the pH.
• The normal blood pH is 7.35-7.45.
• It is sometimes given in DKA and or renal failure.
• You will often see patients in DKA have ABGs drawn.
• Electrolytes must also be monitored very closely when this is given.
• Some other abnormal labs, as a potential result of sodium bicarbonate use: hypocalcemia, hypernatremia.
• There is also potential risk to over correct- and go from metabolic acidosis to metabolic

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