What correctly describes potassium handling in CKD?
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Correct answer: Declining GFR raises hyperkalemia risk via impaired excretion
The kidneys are the main route of potassium excretion; as kidney function declines, potassium excretion falls and hyperkalemia becomes more likely.
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