Which of the following is the most common electrolyte imbalance?
a. Hypokalemia
b. Hyperkalemia
c. Hyponatremia
d. Hypernatremia
A
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A Hypokalemia is one of the most common electrolyte imbalances; hypokalemia can cause cardiac arrhythmias.
B Hyperkalemia is not the most common electrolyte imbalance.
C Hyponatremia is not the most common electrolyte imbalance.
D Hypernatremia is not the most common electrolyte imbalance.
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