What Is the Most Common Cause of Hyperkalemia

question 55

Multiple Choice

What is the most common cause of hyperkalemia?

• A) liver cirrhosis
• B) inadequate excretion of potassium because of renal failure
• C) inadequate excretion of sodium because of renal failure
• D) high blood cholesterol levels
• E) chronically low blood pressure

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