The nurse is providing care to a patient with metabolic acidosis. For which reason does the nurse note a laboratory result indicating hyperkalemia?

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In metabolic acidosis, the abundance of hydrogen ions (H+) moves into cells to help buffer the increased acidity. To maintain electrical neutrality, potassium ions (K+) move out of the cells into the bloodstream, leading to hyperkalemia.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Patient with Metabolic