A Nursing Student Asks the Nurse Educator Why the Actions

question 26

Multiple Choice

A nursing student asks the nurse educator why the actions of aldosterone lead to high blood pressure.Which of the educator's responses explain this phenomenon?
Select all that apply.

• A)Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption and the excretion of potassium and hydrogen by acting on the distal tubules."
• B)Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption and the excretion of potassium and hydrogen by acting on the collecting tubules."
• C)Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption and the excretion of potassium and hydrogen by acting on Bowman's capsule."
• D)Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption and the excretion of potassium and hydrogen by acting on the glomerulus."
• E)Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption and the excretion of potassium and hydrogen by acting on the Loop of Henle."

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