Read This Selection: Hypersecretion of Aldosterone Leads to Sodium Retention

question 25

Multiple Choice

Read this selection: Hypersecretion of aldosterone leads to sodium retention and potassium loss with increased blood volume, hypertension, excessive thirst, and excessive urination.A benign adenoma is the most common cause and can be removed by laparoscopic adrenalectomy.Which of the following statements best describes this condition?

• A)Surgery is seldom necessary.
• B)There is hypervolemia and low blood pressure.
• C)Polyuria is a complication.
• D)A malignancy is a common cause.
• E)The etiology is usually unknown.

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