The nursing instructor is explaining the function of natriuretic hormone in relation to urine composition. The instructor shares that this hormone is released in response to which conditions? (Select all that apply.)
A) Fluid depletion
B) Fluid overload
C) Hemodilution
D) Hemoconcentration
E) Decreased red blood cell production
B, C
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Natriuretic hormone is released in response to fluid overload, not fluid depletion and hemodilution, and not hemoconcentration. Erythropoietin is released in response to decreased red blood cell production.
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