Aldosterone helps conserve sodium the kidneys

Case Study #2

The University of Texas at Arlington

February 8, 2019

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2. What data in the clinical scenario supports your diagnosis? You may simply list your

answers below using a bullet point format. This does not have to be in a complete sentence.

 Dry mucous membranes

 Generalized muscle tiredness

your answer below using a bullet point format. This does not have to be in a complete sentence.

 Not drinking enough water, hx of genetics, parents having hypertension and diabetes,

answered in 1-6 sentences.

 (McCance, Grey, & Rodway, 2014).

c. What are the functions of aldosterone, antidiuretic hormone, natriuretic hormones in fluid

extracellular fluid by excreting more renal sodium. (McCance, Grey, & Rodway, 2014).

d. How has the secretion of aldosterone, antidiuretic hormone, and natriuretic hormones been

 (McCance, Grey, & Rodway, 2014).

e. How is hydrostatic pressure altered when blood pressure is low??

to be monitored? You may simply list your answer below using a bullet point format. This does

not have to be in a complete sentence.

 Organ damage

 Hypovolemic shock

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