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A 35-year-old man, who for the last 3 years has been on hemodialysis due to chronic glomerulonephritis, developed disturbances of the cardiac performance, hypotension, progressing weakness, and dyspnea. ECG shows bradycardia, 1st degree atrioventricular block, tall and sharp T-waves. The day before he had a serious break from his solid and liquid diet. What biochemical changes are the most likely cause of the described clinical presentation?

Answer options

  1. Hypocalcemia
  2. Hyperkalemia
  3. Hypokalemia
  4. Hypernatremia
  5. Hyperhydration
Correct answer

Hyperkalemia

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