Explain the difference between hyperkalemia and hypercalcemia.
A. Hyperkalemia refers to high serum potassium, and hypercalcemia refers to low serum calcium.
B. Hyperkalemia refers to low serum potassium, and hypercalcemia refers to high serum calcium.
C. Hyperkalemia refers to high serum potassium, and hypercalcemia refers to high serum calcium.
D. Hypercalcemia refers to high serum potassium, and hyperkalemia refers to high serum calcium.
Answer: C
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