A nurse is planning care for a child with hyperkalemia. Which manifestation associated with the documented hyperkalemia requires immediate intervention by the nurse?
A) Hyperthermia
B) Respiratory distress
C) Seizures
D) Cardiac arrhythmias

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Cardiac arrhythmias are a potentially life-threatening complication of hyperkalemia and require immediate intervention by the nurse. Hyperthermia may indicate infection and require attention, but is not directly related to hyperkalemia. Respiratory distress and seizures are also serious, but not as directly linked to hyperkalemia as cardiac arrhythmias.

A Nurse Is Planning Care for a Child with Hyperkalemia