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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Insulin promotes the uptake of K⁺ by stimulating the Na⁺-K⁺-ATPase pump. It does not stimulate the removal of sodium from the cell nor does it bind to K⁺ to excrete it. The Na⁺-K⁺-ATPase pump does facilitate movement of K⁺ into liver and muscle cells along with glucose to regulate blood glucose after eating.

Why Is Insulin Used to Treat Hyperkalemia