The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Hyperkalemia

question 31

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with hyperkalemia.Which body system would be most important for the nurse plan to monitor closely?

• A) Gastrointestinal
• B) Neurological
• C) Cardiac
• D) Respiratory

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