What hormone is released from the kidney and stimulates conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I?
a. arginine vasopressin
b. antidiuretic hormone
c. renin
d. pepsin
e. aldosterone
Question 2
KL is a 45-year-old male admitted to the hospital with an infection. He is on PD secondary to congenital disease of the kidney. He does not have diabetes. HT: 6' WT: 170 pounds (77 kg) KL visits the dietitian. What information will the dietician most likely share with him?
a. He has less of a dietary potassium restriction than he would on HD.
b. His dietary phosphorus is unrestricted.
c. His fluid intake must be output + 1,000 cc.
d. He needs to limit protein of high biological value.
e. He cannot consume any sweet fruits.