The nurse observes a prominent U wave present on a client's ECG tracing. What is the nurse's interpretation of this finding?
A. This is a normal finding.
B. The client may have a potassium imbalance.
C. The client is at risk for R-on-T phenomenon.
D. The client has an evolving myocardial infarction.
B
Prominent U waves may be the result of hypokalemia.
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