title: The pathophysiology of potassium balance.
abstract: Knowledge of the mechanisms causing potassium imbalance provides tools for the nurse to assess symptoms and intervene with appropriate and timely action for patients with potassium imbalance. Figure 5 provides a flow chart as a guide for carrying out assessment of potassium balance in those individuals who are at risk.
authors.affiliation: Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center, Portland, Ore, USA.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Bräxmeyer
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Keyes
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D006947:Hyperkalemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D007008:Hypokalemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011188:Potassium / Q000502:physiology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014882:Water-Electrolyte Balance
chemical_list: D011188:Potassium