A nurse is planning care for a child with hyperkalemia. Which clinical manifestation will the nurse plan to assessment this child for based on the diagnosis?

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Hyperkalemia can cause bradycardia due to the increased potassium interfering with the electrical conduction in the heart. Seizures, respiratory distress, and hyperthermia are not typically associated with hyperkalemia.

A Nurse Is Planning Care for a Child with Hyperkalemia