While performing the morning assessment on a patient with aldosteronism, the nurse recognizes the kidney's response to this condition leads 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.
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