The nurse knows that many homeostatic mechanisms may contribute to maintaining fluid volume. The nurse is reviewing with the client about enzymes that rereleased when there has been a decrease in blood volume, such as hemorrhage
Which enzyme should the nurse tell the client is released by the kidneys when there is a decrease in blood volume? A) Erythropoietin
B) Renin
C) Glucagon
D) Protease
B
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Enzyme renin is released by the kidneys in clients with low blood volume. Erythropoietin targets bone marrow to increase the production of red blood cells and is not responsible for controlling fluid volume. Glucagon is not released by the kidneys. Protease enzyme helps digest protein and supports immune functions. Protease enzyme is not released by the kidneys to control fluid volume.
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