In monitoring a client taking potassium supplements, the nurse observes for which signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia?
a. Oliguria, tachycardia, and later bradycardia
b. Soft, flabby muscles
c. Abdominal distention
d. Blurred vision and loss of hearing
ANS: A
Oliguria, tachycardia, and later bradycardia are the signs of hyperkalemia.
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