Multiple Choice
A 42-year-old female presents to her physician complaining of muscle weakness and cardiac abnormalities. Laboratory tests indicate that she is hypokalemic. Which of the following could be the cause of her condition?
A) Respiratory acidosis
B) Constipation
C) Hypoglycemia
D) Primary hyperaldosteronism
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