Multiple Choice
Why is insulin used to treat hyperkalemia?
A) Stimulates sodium to be removed from the cell in exchange for potassium
B) Binds to potassium to remove it through the kidneys
C) Transports potassium from the blood into the cell along with glucose
D) Breaks down the chemical components of potassium, inactivating it
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