A patient being treated for a severe blood loss has a BP of 90/56 mm Hg and urine output of 10 mL over the last hour. Which physiological mechanism should the nurse recall is occurring in this patient?

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The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system plays a crucial role in regulating blood pressure and fluid balance, especially during conditions of low blood pressure and reduced kidney perfusion, such as severe blood loss. This system leads to the retention of sodium and water, helping to increase blood volume and blood pressure.

A Patient Being Treated for a Severe Blood Loss Has