How are secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and the perception of thirst stimulated?causes edema as a result of a reduction in which pressure?
a. Decrease in serum sodium
b. Increase in plasma osmolality
c. Increase in glomerular filtration rate
d. Decrease in osmoreceptor stimulation
Answer: b. Increase in plasma osmolality
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1. Billy responded readily and did not appear distracted when the nurse was interviewing him. 2. Billy opened and closed a cabinet door several times while talking to the nurse. 3. Billy sat quietly reading a book while he waited for the nurse to see him. 4. Billy was given a page to color and he did so neatly and completely.
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