Signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia would include which of the following? 1. Cardiac arrest 2. Electrocardiogram abnormalities 3. Metabolic alkalosis 4. Ventricular arrhythmias
a. 1, 2, and 4 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 2, 3, and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: A
Symptoms of hyperkalemia include: ECG changes, ventricular arrhythmias, and cardiac arrest.
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