Multiple Choice
How is insulin used to treat hyperkalemia?
A) Insulin stimulates sodium to be removed from the cell in exchange for potassium.
B) Insulin binds to potassium to remove it through the kidneys.
C) Insulin transports potassium from the blood to the cell along with glucose.
D) Insulin breaks down the chemical components of potassium so that it is not longer effective.
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