A patient recovering from coronary artery bypass grafting is experiencing dysrhythmias. What should the nurse assess as a reason for the dysrhythmias? Select all that apply.

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1. Hypothermia can cause dysrhythmias after this type of surgery.
2. Hypokalemia can cause dysrhythmias after this type of surgery.
3. Hypo- and hypercalcemia can cause dysrhythmias after this type of surgery.
4. Metabolic acidosis can cause dysrhythmias after this type of surgery.
5. Pupil response is used to assess the patient's neurologic status after this type of surgery and does not influence the development of dysrhythmias.

A Patient Recovering from Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Is Experiencing