When a patient's leg is entrapped under a crushing object for a prolonged period of time, toxic metabolic waste products are released into the systemic circulation:
A) and result in low serum potassium levels.
B) after the patient's leg is freed from entrapment.
C) after the leg has been entrapped for 2 hours.
D) only if the renal system is functioning properly.
Answer: B) after the patient's leg is freed from entrapment.
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