When you attach C.J. to the cardiac monitor, which of the following would you expect to see
on the ECG tracing?
a. Peaked P waves and a shortened PR interval
b. Presence of a U wave and ST segment depression
c. Tall, peaked T waves and widened QRS complexes
d. Narrow QRS complexes and shortening of the QT interval
c
Since C.J's serum potassium level is 5.8 mEq/L, one would expect to see changes characteristic
of hyperkalemia, including tall peaked T waves, widened QRS complexes, and shortening of the QT
interval. The PR interval becomes prolonged, with the P waves either flattening or disappearing. The
presence of a U wave and ST segment depression is consistent with hypokalemia.
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