A Patient with Reduced Glomerular Filtration Has a Blood Pressure

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient with reduced glomerular filtration has a blood pressure of 168/100 mm Hg.The nurse suspects which pathophysiological effect is occurring?

• A)Rebound hypertension due to fluid volume deficit
• B)Sluggish response by the renin-angiotensin system
• C)Kidneys hyper-excreting hydrogen ions
• D)Increased renin production causing the retention of water and electrolytes

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