The nurse explains that a cation exchange resin such as Kayexalate will
A) decrease diastolic blood pressure.
B) stimulate diuresis by osmosis.
C) increase appetite by decreasing insulin degradation.
D) increase gastrointestinal potassium excretion.

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Hyperkalemia is probably the most dangerous imbalance because of its contribution to cardiac dysrhythmias and arrest. Cation exchange resins such as sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) may be administered orally or rectally to facilitate excretion of potassium from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

The Nurse Explains That a Cation Exchange Resin Such as Kayexalate