194. A patient with uncompensated metabolic alkalosis (e.g., due to severe vomiting) develops hypokalemia. What is the technical pathophysiological mechanism causing the hypokalemia?
A.
Increased potassium intake.
B.
Renal potassium wasting due to increased bicarbonate and volume depletion, and intracellular shift of potassium.
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C.
Decreased aldosterone.
D.
Decreased renal excretion.
📖 Additional Information
Increased potassium intake.
Renal potassium wasting due to increased bicarbonate and volume depletion, and intracellular shift of potassium.
