Which of the following is a side effect of too low a level of potassium resulting in fatigue, muscle weakness, and cardiac changes such as disturbances in the electrical impulses that stimulate the heartbeat?
A. hypokalemia
B. hyponatremia
C. hypernatremia
D. hyperkalemia
Answer: A
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