Which of the following most likely occurs in the condition called hyperkalemia?

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Hyperkalemia, an elevated serum potassium concentration, can cause irregular cardiac contractions, which may lead to ventricular fibrillation and cardiac arrest. A and D are incorrect because they are not typically seen in hyperkalemia. B and E are incorrect because an elevated serum potassium concentration can lead to a decrease in the rate of depolarization at the SA node and a decrease in serum calcium concentrations, respectively.

Which of the Following Most Likely Occurs in the Condition