The nurse is caring for a child with acute renal failure. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse recognize as a sign of hyperkalemia?
A) Dyspnea
B) Seizure
C) Oliguria
D) Cardiac arrhythmia

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hyperkalemia is the most common threat to the life of the child. Signs of hyperkalemia include electrocardiograph anomalies such as prolonged QRS complex, depressed ST segments, peaked T waves, bradycardia, or heart block. Dyspnea, seizure, and oliguria are not manifestations of hyperkalemia.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Child with Acute Renal