Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate and patiromer represent the newest generation of potassium-binding agents. Although they have been shown to be effective in the outpatient environment, there are limited data in the acute care setting.
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Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing
Category: Critical Care Nursing Loop diuretics and cation exchange resins like sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) can increase potassium excretion. However, their use is limited because of narrow efficacy windows, safety concerns and delayed onset times.