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
Description
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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