Implementation and Evaluation of an Inpatient Electrolyte Replacement Protocol for Patients With Hematologic Malignancies

Shivani Gopalsami; Tia T Wheatley

doi:10.1188/23.CJON.81-85

Implementation and Evaluation of an Inpatient Electrolyte Replacement Protocol for Patients With Hematologic Malignancies

Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2023 Jan 25;27(1):81-85. doi: 10.1188/23.CJON.81-85.

Authors

Shivani Gopalsami¹, Tia T Wheatley¹

Affiliation

¹ University of California, Los Angeles.

PMID: 37677818
DOI: 10.1188/23.CJON.81-85

Abstract

Electrolyte abnormalities are frequently seen in patients receiving treatment for hematologic malignancies and can affect ongoing treatment. Literature supports the use of an electrolyte replacement protocol using standard do.

Keywords: electrolyte replacement protocol; hypokalemia; nurse-driven protocol.

MeSH terms

Electrolytes / therapeutic use
Hematologic Neoplasms* / therapy
Humans
Inpatients*

Substances

Electrolytes