A client in a critical-care unit is experiencing drastic fluctuations in serum potassium. Which sentinel event can occur if the client's serum potassium level is less than 2.5 mEq/L or greater than 7.0 mEq/L?

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Extremely low or high serum potassium levels can cause dangerous cardiac arrhythmias and potentially lead to cardiac arrest. Embolic stroke, atrial fibrillation, and intracranial hemorrhage are not directly related to potassium levels.

A Client in a Critical-Care Unit Is Experiencing Drastic Fluctuations