Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing acute kidney failure after a surgical procedure. Telemetry monitoring shows a widened QRS, frequent premature ventricular contractions, and a heart rate of 55/min. Which of the following electrolyte imbalances should the nurse identify?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Widened QRS and PVCs indicate hyperkalemia, common in acute kidney failure.