HypokalemiaPrecipitating FactorsViral Respiratory Infection, AllergenPredisposing FactorsGenetics, Race, Age, Family History

Actual body loss of potassium:VomitingDiarrheaExcessive diaphoresisWound drainagePotassium-depleting diuretics

Nutrition and metabolism: Low potassium dietStarvationMalnutritionAnorexia

Alterations in acid-base balance:Alkalosis

Hydrogen ions move out from the cells and help correct alkalotic states

Excretion of large amounts of potassium in the body

Decreased potassium intake

Potassium ions move in to the cells to maintain electrically neutral state