When taking care of a patient with hyperkalemia,which principle is priority? Hyperkalemia causes a(n)_____ in resting membrane potential with _____ excitability of cardiac muscle.
A) Increase; increased
B) Decrease; increased
C) Increase; decreased
D) Decrease; decreased

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Hyperkalemia causes an increase in resting membrane potential and increased excitability of cardiac muscle.
Hyperkalemia does cause an increased excitability of cardiac muscle,but the result is an increase in resting membrane potential.
Hyperkalemia does cause an increase in resting membrane potential,but the result is an increase in excitability of cardiac muscle.
Hyperkalemia causes an increase in resting membrane potential and increased excitability of cardiac muscle.

When Taking Care of a Patient with Hyperkalemia,which Principle Is