The Patient Has a Potassium Level of

question 20

Multiple Choice

The patient has a potassium level of

• A)"Insulin will cause his extra potassium to go into his cells and lower the blood level."
• B)"Insulin lowers his blood sugar levels and this is how the extra potassium is excreted."
• C)"Insulin is safer than giving laxatives such as Kayexalate."
• D)"Insulin will help his kidneys excrete the extra potassium."

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