Anion Gap Acidosis 1 Nursing Mnemonic (KULT)
Included In This Lesson
Outline
KULT
- K-Ketoacidosis
- U-Uremia
- L-Lactic Acidosis
- T-Toxins
Description
An anion gap acidosis occurs when the substances responsible for causing metabolic acidosis are unmeasurable or not indicated by anions or cations (i.e. electrolytes). This mnemonic provides some general situations that would produce an anion gap acidosis.
Nursing Mnemonics
In this course, you’ll be able to learn different mnemonics that will help you to remember the need to know nursing information!