Serum urea 17.3 mmol/L 3.3-6.7 mmol/L Serum creatinine 250 ?mol/L 60-120 ?mol/L Regarding this medical condition, which of the following statement is/are TRUE: a. Dehydration causes secondary hyperaldosteronism, in order to maintain ECF volume. b. There is a tendency to increase hydrogen ion excretion from the kidney c. All options are true d. None of the mentioned options are true e. Despite being hypokalemic, this patient excrete urine containing large amounts of potassium. What conclusion would you draw from a patient's blood urea and creatinine results?
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Dehydration can cause secondary hyperaldosteronism in order to maintain extracellular fluid (ECF) volume. This is because aldosterone helps regulate sodium and water balance in the body, and dehydration can trigger its release to help maintain ECF volume. So, this Show more…
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