A patient is receiving insulin due to the development of steroid-induced hyperglycemia.In addition to lowering blood glucose levels,what other physiologic effect may occur when insulin is administered?

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Insulin is a potent anabolic hormone that produces hypoglycemia and augments the transport of potassium into the cells.With potassium driven into the cells,serum potassium may decrease,resulting in hypokalemia.

A Patient Is Receiving Insulin Due to the Development of Steroid-Induced