Hyperkalemia Is Most Likely to Occur in Which of the Following

question 7

Multiple Choice

Hyperkalemia is most likely to occur in which of the following conditions?

• A)Metabolic alkalosis
• B)Exercise
• C)Insulin injection
• D)Decreased plasma osmolality
• E)Administration of a \(\beta\)-adrenergic agonist

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