A patient prescribed spironolactone is demonstrating ECG changes and complaining of muscle weakness. The nurse realizes this patient is exhibiting signs of which electrolyte imbalance?
A) hyperkalemia
B) hypokalemia
C) hypercalcemia
D) hypocalcemia
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