Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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Chapter 24 - Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance - Study Guide - True or False - Page 945: 3

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True

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Injuries that rupture a lot of cells tend to elevate the K+ concentration in the ECF. Sometimes if a patient is hard to get a blood draw from, the trauma of the blood draw may result in elevated serum potassium levels.
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