The nurse is aware that the following is the most common cause of hyperaldosteronism?
a. Excessive sodium intake
b. A pituitary adenoma
c. Deficient potassium intake
d. An adrenal adenoma
Answer D.
An autonomous aldosterone-producing adenoma is the most common cause of hyperaldosteronism. Hyperplasia is the second most frequent cause. Aldosterone secretion is independent of sodium and potassium intake as well as of pituitary stimulation.
a. Excessive sodium intake
b. A pituitary adenoma
c. Deficient potassium intake
d. An adrenal adenoma
Answer D.
An autonomous aldosterone-producing adenoma is the most common cause of hyperaldosteronism. Hyperplasia is the second most frequent cause. Aldosterone secretion is independent of sodium and potassium intake as well as of pituitary stimulation.