A Patient with an Exacerbation of Heart Failure Is Experiencing

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient with an exacerbation of heart failure is experiencing fluid volume overload.The nurse understands that which regulator of blood pressure will most likely be secreted during this exacerbation?

• A)Renin
• B)Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
• C)Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)
• D)Aldosterone

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Definitions:

Anticipation

The act of expecting or predicting something to happen based on prior knowledge or cues.

Sensations

The immediate experiences generated from the stimulation of sensory organs by external stimuli.

Substance P

A neuropeptide involved in the transmission of pain and other sensory signals to the brain, also implicated in inflammatory processes and mood regulation.

Capsaicin

A chemical compound found in chili peppers that is responsible for their spicy heat, often used in topical creams for pain relief.