Question

Which assessment finding is expected in a client who is receiving a medication that increases the release of aldosterone? (select all that apply)

Answer 1

• Blood pressure, 160/90 mm/Hg
• Potassium, 3.0 mEq/L

Aldosterone causes hypertension by increasing salt and water reabsorption, and it also causes hypokalemia by increasing potassium excretion from the kidneys. The preferred form of treatment for nonsurgical primary aldosteronism is medicinal therapy.

Spironolactone, which is used to achieve normoaldosteronism and help with blood pressure control, is the medication that is the therapy of first choice for the majority of nonsurgical primary aldosteronism variations. Due to the possibility of hyperkalemia, potassium supplements shouldn't be given often along with spironolactone.

Other potassium-sparing diuretics, such amiloride and triamterene, can be used in individuals who are unable to tolerate spironolactone, albeit these are regarded as less desirable choices.

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