ATI NCLEX-RN Practice Questions Practice Question

Which ECG finding is most likely to be present in the client with a potassium of 6.0 mEq/L?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Hyperkalemia (potassium 6.0 mEq/L) typically causes peaked T waves on an ECG due to altered cardiac repolarization. Depressed S-T segments and U waves are more associated with hypokalemia and T/U wave fusion is less common.

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