Which of the following statements regarding vasopressin is correct?
A) Vasopressin is a naturally occurring hormone that is secreted in response to intravascular volume depletion.
B) In cardiac arrest, current guidelines recommend 20 to 40 units of vasopressin every 5 minutes.
C) Vasopressin reduces cardiac afterload, which may cause clinically significant hypotension.
D) Vasopressin is a useful medication for patients with right heart failure and peripheral edema.
Answer: A) Vasopressin is a naturally occurring hormone that is secreted in response to intravascular volume depletion.
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