The nurse has provided education about dysrhythmias for a group of clients. Which statement made by a client indicates an understanding of the information?
A. "The sodium, potassium, and magnesium levels must be okay for the heart to have an electrical impulse."
B. "Potassium is the most important electrolyte when it comes to the electrical impulse in the heart."
C. "The sodium, potassium, and calcium levels must be okay for the heart to have an electrical impulse."
D. "Enhancing potassium and sodium is how our prescriptions will work to prevent dysrhythmias."
Answer: C
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