A nurse is planning care for a child with hyperkalemia. The nurse explains to the parents that an adverse outcome of hyperkalemia is
1. seizures.
2. bradycardia.
3. respiratory distress.
4. hyperthermia.
Answer:2
Rationale: A child with hyperkalemia is at risk for cardiac issues.Seizures, respiratory distress,and hyperthermia are not risks of hyperkalemia.
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