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The Nurse Is Caring for a Group of Patients

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The nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which patient should the nurse see first?


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Aldosterone Secretion

A physiological process involving the release of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex, which helps regulate blood pressure and electrolyte balance.

Aldosterone

Produced in the adrenal cortex, it plays a crucial role in electrolyte balance and blood pressure through its effects on ion transport and water retention.

Distal Convoluted Tubule

A portion of the nephron in the kidney responsible for the reabsorption of water, sodium, and calcium and the regulation of pH and electrolyte concentration.

Sympathetic Stimulation

Activation of the sympathetic nervous system, leading to responses such as increased heart rate, dilation of airways, and mobilization of energy stores.

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