Acute renal failure
Acute renal failure ( 43 Questions)
Incorrect. Muscle weakness and fatigue are manifestations of hyperkalemia, but they are not the most critical indicators of severe hyperkalemia.
Incorrect. Tingling sensations in the extremities are not the most critical indicator of severe hyperkalemia.
Correct. The most critical manifestation of severe hyperkalemia is an irregular heart rhythm (dysrhythmiA. , which can be life-threatening.
Incorrect. Excessive thirst and dry mucous membranes are not specific to hyperkalemia and are not the most critical indicators of severe hyperkalemia.
A. Incorrect. Muscle weakness and fatigue are manifestations of hyperkalemia, but they are not the most critical indicators of severe hyperkalemia.
B. Incorrect. Tingling sensations in the extremities are not the most critical indicator of severe hyperkalemia.
C. Correct. The most critical manifestation of severe hyperkalemia is an irregular heart rhythm (dysrhythmiA. , which can be life-threatening.
D. Incorrect. Excessive thirst and dry mucous membranes are not specific to hyperkalemia and are not the most critical indicators of severe hyperkalemia.