The nurse is performing a shift assessment on a patient with aldosteronism. What would the nurse recognize that the kidney's response to this condition would lead to?
A) Anuria
B) Oliguria
C) Polyuria
D) Proteinuria
Ans: C
Feedback: The kidneys are unable to acidify or concentrate the urine in the presence of aldosteronism. Thus, the urine volume is excessive, leading to polyuria. Anuria is seen in renal failure; oliguria is seen in dehydration; proteinuria is seen in diabetes.
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