Which of the Following Is the Best Explanation for the Decreased

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best explanation for the decreased levels of atrial natriuretic hormone commonly observed among patients receiving positive-pressure ventilation?

• A) Stimulation of the pulmonary stretch receptors
• B) Inhibition of posterior pituitary function
• C) Inhibition of the cortex of the adrenal gland
• D) Decreased right atrial transmural pressure

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