Alkalosis and Acidosis Nursing Mnemonic (Kick Up, Drop Down)

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Kick Up, Drop Down

  • K-alKalosis, pH Kicks up
  • D-aciDosis, pH Drops down

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Alkalosis has a K, therefore it is Kicking the pH UP! | Acidosis has a D, therefore it is dropping the pH DOWN!

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