Hyperaldosteronism causes which fluid and electrolyte imbalances?
A) Hyperkalemia,hypernatremia,and fluid volume excess
B) Hypokalemia,hypernatremia,and fluid volume excess
C) Hyperkalemia,hyponatremia,and fluid volume deficit
D) Hypokalemia,hypernatremia,and fluid volume deficit

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Hyperaldosteronism results in excessive secretion of aldosterone by the adrenal glands. Aldosterone is responsible for increasing the reabsorption of sodium in the kidneys and increasing the excretion of potassium. This leads to hypokalemia (low potassium levels) and hypernatremia (high sodium levels) in the body. Additionally, since there is an increase in sodium and a decrease in potassium, there is also fluid volume excess.

Hyperaldosteronism Causes Which Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances