171. A patient with adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease) develops hyperkalemia. What is the technical primary pathophysiological reason for this?

  • Excess cortisol.
  • Aldosterone deficiency, leading to impaired renal potassium excretion.
  • Increased potassium intake.
  • Decreased renin.
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