How Is Insulin Used to Treat Hyperkalemia

question 17

Multiple Choice

How is insulin used to treat hyperkalemia?

• A) Insulin stimulates sodium to be removed from the cell in exchange for potassium.
• B) Insulin binds to potassium to remove it through the kidneys.
• C) Insulin transports potassium from the blood to the cell along with glucose.
• D) Insulin breaks down the chemical components of potassium so that it is not longer effective.

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