The renal patient with hyperkalemia may get glucose and insulin administered because
A) potassium is lowered as it binds with glucose.
B) they shift potassium into cellular pools.
C) a diuretic effect is achieved, decreasing potassium.
D) increasing the fluid volume with glucose and insulin helps to decrease potassium.
B
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