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Why Are Hypokalemia Patients Advised To Eat Diet High In Fat-soluble Vitamins?
I have a question about hypokalemia. I am wondering how hypokalemia is related to fat-soluble vitamin. I am a nursing student, and I have heard that in many cases, doctors order diet high in fat-soluble vitamin to hypokalemic pt. Can you explain this to me?
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I looked at the details and I have not seen any. Fat rich diet is supposed to be rich in potassium. However, not all fatty goods are rich.
Further details you can refer
https://www.nephinc.com/food-lists.asp
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
I looked at the details and I have not seen any. Fat rich diet is supposed to be rich in potassium. However, not all fatty goods are rich.
Further details you can refer
https://www.nephinc.com/food-lists.asp
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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