Like is there any robust evidence that proves me replacing a damn potassium of 3.8 (standard at my facility) and then doing a repeat test hours later and then again the next day is improving patient outcomes at all?? 95% of my patients who need electrolyte replacements don't go home on them so why are we monitoring them so closely inpatient?? They'll just be low at home!! I hate when the next shift nags me for not replacing K of 3.7 or 3.8 but it's really so low on my priority list? I just feel like it's chasing numbers and not actually impacting patient outcomes at all!! Anyone have any insight into this? I understand we're trying to keep them in an ideal range but at a certain point it just feels ridiculous.   submitted by   /u/Charlotteeee [link]   [comments]