Which of the following would tend to cause hyperkalemia by shifting potassium from the intracellular fluid into the extracellular fluid?

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Acidosis causes hyperkalemia by shifting potassium from the intracellular to the extracellular space. This occurs because hydrogen ions (H+) enter cells to buffer the increased acidity, displacing potassium ions (K+) out of the cells into the bloodstream.

Which of the Following Would Tend to Cause Hyperkalemia by Shifting