151. A patient with uncompensated respiratory acidosis develops hyperkalemia. What is the technical pathophysiological mechanism causing the hyperkalemia?

  • Increased potassium excretion.
  • Shift of potassium from intracellular to extracellular space in exchange for hydrogen ions.
  • Decreased potassium intake.
  • Increased aldosterone.
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