Question 77 · LEK · Paralytic ileus
Paralytic ileus can be caused by:
- A. hypokaliemia.
- B. uremia.
- C. acute porphyria.
- D. uncontrolled diabetes.
- E. all the above.
Hint
Consider metabolic, electrolyte and toxic disorders that impair intestinal smooth muscle or its autonomic control.
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