What is the condition that may result in cardiac arrhythmias when extracellular potassium is increased?
A)hypernatremia
B)hypokalemia
C)hyperkalemia
D)hyponatremia

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Hyperkalemia (increased extracellular potassium concentration) can lead to cardiac arrhythmias, as high levels of potassium can affect the electrical signals of the heart, potentially leading to disturbances in heart rhythm. Hypernatremia (increased extracellular sodium concentration), hypokalemia (decreased extracellular potassium concentration), and hyponatremia (decreased extracellular sodium concentration) do not typically result in cardiac arrhythmias.

What Is the Condition That May Result in Cardiac Arrhythmias