A Patient in End Stage Renal Disease Is Due for Dialysis

A patient in end stage renal disease is due for dialysis today suddenly needs additional help to get out of bed to use the bedside commode. He is short of breath and complains of feeling "extra tired" today. A glance at the telemetry monitor shows a new onset irregular heartbeat. What electrolyte imbalance is the most likely cause of the patient's new symptoms?

A) Hyponatremia
B) Hypercalcemia
C) Hypophosphatemia
D) Hyperkalemia

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