A patient presents to the emergency room with a K level of 6.5. What potentially life- threatening complication would you assess for?
A) Cardiac dysrhythmias.
B) Decreased urine output.
C) Nausea and vomiting.
D) Ataxia.
Ans: A) Cardiac dysrhythmias.
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