Tall, peaked T waves observed on the ECG are most commonly seen in patients with _____
a. hypokalemia
b. hyponatremia
c. hyperkalemia
d. hypernatremia
C
Tall, pointed (i.e., peaked) T waves are commonly seen in hyperkalemia.
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