hypo/hyper-kalemia

Potassium

the major

intracellular

electrolyte.

Potassium

It influences both skeletal and muscle

activity.

• skeletal

• muscle activity.

Potassium

influences ( 2 )

• 98

• inside the cells

• 2

• ECF

___% of the body’s potassium is _______, and the remaining

% is in the _____

• neuromuscular

• cardiac function.

2% of potassium in the ECF and is

important for ( 2 )

3.5 to 5

mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mmol/L),

normal serum

potassium concentration

To maintain potassium balance, the renal system must function because 80% of the potassium excreted daily leaves the body by way of the kidneys, and the other 20% is lost through the bowel and in sweat.