Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has an elevated potassium level and is on a cardiac monitor. The nurse is aware that hyperkalemia may be associated with changes to the T-wave. On the graphic, point and click on the area of the electrocardiogram (ECG) that represents the T wave.
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The T wave, representing ventricular repolarization, is the prominent upward wave following the QRS complex. Hyperkalemia may cause tall, peaked T waves.