Included In This Lesson
Outline
MURDER
- M-Muscle weakness
- U-Urine- oliguria, anuria
- R-Respiratory distress
- D-Decreased cardiac contractility
- E-ECG changes
- R-Reflexes- hyperreflexia, or areflexia (flaccid)
Description
Excess potassium is deadly and can kill a patient – so remember the word “Murder”. This will help you remember the signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia.