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Alkalosis and Acidosis Nursing Mnemonic (Kick Up, Drop Down)

Nursing Mnemonics Podcast by NURSING.com (Nursing Podcast, NCLEX® Prep for nursing students)
Nursing Mnemonics Podcast by NURSING.com (Nursing Podcast, NCLEX® Prep for nursing students)
Episode • Jun 8, 2023 • 1m

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Outline Kick Up, Drop Down
  • K-alKalosis, pH Kicks up
  • D-aciDosis, pH Drops down
Description

Alkalosis has a K, therefore it is Kicking the pH UP! | Acidosis has a D, therefore it is dropping the pH DOWN!