Which clinical manifestation change indicates to the nurse that the therapy for the client with hyperaldosteronism is effective?
A. The serum calcium level (total) has increased from 8.6 to 9.0 mg/dL.
B. The urine output has decreased from 25 mL/hr to 15 mL/hr.
C. The systolic blood pressure has decreased by 24 mm Hg.
D. The fasting blood glucose level is 86 mg/dL.
C
Aldosterone causes the kidneys to increase the reabsorption of sodium and water and to increase the excretion of potassium. Clients with hyperaldosteronism have hypertension and hypokalemia. A decrease in blood pressure is indicative of effective therapy.
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