151. A patient with uncompensated respiratory acidosis develops hyperkalemia. What is the technical pathophysiological mechanism causing the hyperkalemia?
A.
Increased potassium excretion.
B.
Shift of potassium from intracellular to extracellular space in exchange for hydrogen ions.
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C.
Decreased potassium intake.
D.
Increased aldosterone.
📖 Additional Information
Increased potassium excretion.
Shift of potassium from intracellular to extracellular space in exchange for hydrogen ions.
