The chief sign of potassium poisoning is:
A. paralysis
B. hyperkalemia
C. hypotension
D. hypothermia
b
Rationale: Hyperkalemia (higher than normal levels of potassium in the bloodstream) is the chief sign of potassium poi-soning. It may be treated with calcium, sodium bicarbonate, or glucose/insulin.
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