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1) Definition of hypokalemia Potassium is the major intracellular cation. Hypokalemia means that the amount of potassium in the blood is less than normal. Normal potassium levels are 3.5 to 5.5 meq/liter. About 98% of the body’s potassium is located inside the cell. During the formation of nerve tissue and converting glucose to glycogen, potassium enters the cell. As tissue breaks down, potassium is released from the cell. This mainly