When describing arrhythmias to a group of nursing students, the instructor explains that arrhythmias may be triggered by which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Emotional stress
B) Heart disease
C) Electrolyte imbalance
D) Diabetes
E) Hypoxia
Ans: A, B, C, E
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Arrhythmias may occur as a result of heart disease, a disorder that affects cardiovascular function, emotional stress, hypoxia, and electrolyte imbalances.
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