Plasma sodium levels are high in a patient, but his plasma potassium levels are low. What might you expect to find as an underlying cause of this condition?
A)decreased plasma aldosterone levels
B)decreased plasma parathyroid hormone levels
C) increased plasma aldosterone levels
D) increased plasma parathyroid hormone levels

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High plasma sodium levels and low plasma potassium levels suggest hyperaldosteronism, which is caused by increased plasma aldosterone levels.

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