17. The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with hypovolemia due to dehydration. Thepatient's blood pressure is 89/42. The nurse is aware that in response to a decrease inblood pressure, the patient's body will compensate by secreting:A) Antidiuretic hormone B) Aldosterone C) Renin D) Angiotensin

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