Read this selection: Hypersecretion of aldosterone leads to sodium retention and potassium loss with increased blood volume, hypertension, excessive thirst, and excessive urination. A benign adenoma is the most common cause and can be removed by laparoscopic adrenalectomy. Which of the following statements best describes this condition?
A. There is hypervolemia and low blood pressure.
B. Surgery is seldom necessary.
C. Polyuria is a complication.
D. The etiology is usually unknown.
E. A malignancy is a common cause.
Answer: C
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