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Hyperkalemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Murder)

Hyperkalemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Murder)

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MURDER

  • M-Muscle weakness
  • U-Urine- oliguria, anuria
  • R-Respiratory distress
  • D-Decreased cardiac contractility
  • E-ECG changes
  • R-Reflexes- hyperreflexia, or areflexia (flaccid)

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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.

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DRN 101, Week 6

Concepts Covered:

  • Cardiac Disorders
  • Renal Disorders
  • Disorders of the Thyroid & Parathyroid Glands
  • Disorders of the Posterior Pituitary Gland
  • Disorders of Pancreas
  • Shock
  • Noninfectious Respiratory Disorder
  • Studying
  • Shock
  • Immunological Disorders
  • Urinary System
  • Respiratory System
  • Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
  • Circulatory System
  • Basics of Chemistry
  • Eating Disorders

Study Plan Lessons

Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Lab Values
Fluid Volume Overload
Hypercalcemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (GROANS, MOANS, BONES, STONES, OVERTONES)
Hypernatremia – Signs and Symptoms 2 Nursing Mnemonic (FRIED)
Hypernatremia – Signs and Symptoms 2 Nursing Mnemonic (SWINE)
Hypernatremia – Signs and Symptoms 3 Nursing Mnemonic (SALT)
Hypertonic Solutions (IV solutions)
Hypocalcemia – Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (CATS)
Hypokalemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (6 L’s)
Hyponatremia- Definition, Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (SALT LOSS)
Hypotonic Solutions (IV solutions)
Hypovolemic and Distributive Shock for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Metabolic Acidosis (interpretation and nursing diagnosis)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Cardiogenic Shock
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Distributive Shock
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Hypovolemic Shock
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Sepsis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for SIRS & MODS
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cardiogenic Shock
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hypovolemic Shock
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Sepsis
Nursing Care Plan for Distributive Shock
Nursing Case Study for Cardiogenic Shock
Respiratory Alkalosis
Septic Shock (Sepsis) Case Study (45 min)
Shock
Shock – Signs and symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (TV SPARC CUBE)
Shock Module Intro
Shock States (Anaphylactic, Hypovolemic) For PCCN for Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN)
Alkalosis and Acidosis Nursing Mnemonic (Kick Up, Drop Down)
ABG Course (Arterial Blood Gas) Introduction
Arterial Blood Gases Nursing Mnemonic (ROME)
Fluid & Electrolytes Course Introduction
Fluid Volume Deficit
Hyperkalemia – Causes Nursing Mnemonic (MACHINE)
Hyperkalemia – Management Nursing Mnemonic (AIRED)
Hyperkalemia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (Murder)
Hypernatremia – Causes Nursing Mnemonic (MODEL)
Increase MAP Nursing Mnemonic (VAK)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Fluid Volume Deficit
Renal (Kidney) Acid-Base Balance
Renal (Kidney) Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System (RAAS)
Acids & Bases (acid base balance)
Calcium-Ca (Hypercalcemia, Hypocalcemia)
Potassium-K (Hyperkalemia, Hypokalemia)
Sodium-Na (Hypernatremia, Hyponatremia)
Magnesium-Mg (Hypomagnesemia, Hypermagnesemia)