Lisinopril (Prinivil) is often used to treat heart failure because it lowers blood volume. Which statement best explains how lisinopril lowers blood volume?
A) It has an antagonistic effect on angiotensin-converting enzyme.
B) It lowers aldosterone secretion, a hormone that increases sodium reabsorption.
C) It causes hypernatremia and increased renal tubule permeability, resulting in a diuretic effect.
D) It causes a diuretic effect by lowering the amount of sodium lost in the urine.
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