With severe kidney disease, either hypokalemia or hyperkalemia may occur and cause:
A) cardiac arrhythmias.
B) encephalopathy.
C) hypervolemia.
D) skeletal muscle twitch or spasm.

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Severe kidney disease can lead to imbalances in potassium levels, resulting in either hypokalemia or hyperkalemia, both of which can cause cardiac arrhythmias due to their effects on cardiac muscle excitability and conduction.

With Severe Kidney Disease, Either Hypokalemia or Hyperkalemia May Occur