Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
A client recovering from cardiac surgery experiences a dysrhythmia, noted on the telemetry monitor. Which assessment finding is most likely to have contributed to the development of the dysrhythmia?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Hypocalcemia (low calcium) can cause cardiac dysrhythmias, such as prolonged QT intervals, unlike normal potassium, sodium, or oxygen levels.