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Sodium retention

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 Sodium retention.

  1. Occurs for several days after major surgery.
  2. Occurs in response to secretion of aldosterone, but not cortisol.
  3. Expands the extracellular fluid volume.
  4. Expands the blood volume.
  5. Increases the severity of oedema.
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safaTerkawi
2022-08-07
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 A. True    This is part of the metabolic response to trauma.

B. False   Both have mineralocorticoid effects.

C. True   Sodium chloride is the ‘skeleton’ of the ECF; chloride and water are retained with the sodium.

D. True   Plasma is part of extracellular volume.

E. True   Oedema fluid is excess interstitial fluid.

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