Why Does Hyperkalemia Develop in Diabetic Ketoacidosis

question 36

Multiple Choice

Why does hyperkalemia develop in diabetic ketoacidosis?

• A) Because sodium is low,which stimulates aldosterone to retain sodium and potassium
• B) Because hydrogen shifts into the cell in exchange for potassium to compensate for metabolic acidosis
• C) Because phosphorus shifts into the cell in exchange for potassium due to the lack of insulin
• D) Because the blood is concentrated due to the loss of water from polyuria

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