Signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia include
a. Elevated blood pressure
b. Irregular heart beat
c. Decreased urinary output
d. Increased pedal edema
B
Potassium is the ion that regulates muscle activity by maintaining electrical conduction within cardiac muscle. The heart is the most important muscle of the body. If potassium levels are elevated, this could cause muscle irritability, creating an irregular heartbeat. Responses A, C, and D are incorrect.
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