- Urine Studies
- Check: Urea, Cr
- d/c all K supplements `til diuresis occurs
- Ensure adequate Volume Replacement:
* If Hypovolemic then IV NS;
- If CHF is present, then Diuretics are required;
- Differential Dx:
- Fluid and Electrolyte depletion
- Hemorrhage
- Septicemia
- CHF
- Liver Failure
- Burns
* Consider the following Medications:
- Mannitol
- Bicarbonate
- Amiloride
- Diltiazem
- Nifedipine