Which of the following most likely occurs in the condition called hyperkalemia?

A) decreased heart rate
B) increased rate of depolarization at the SA node
C) irregular cardiac contractions
D) fluid collection in the pericardial sac
E) elevated calcium concentrations


C) irregular cardiac contractions

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