The nurse formulates the nursing diagnosis "High Risk for Fluid Volume Deficit related to increased sodium excretion." This nursing diagnosis is most relevant to which disease process?

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Hypoaldosteronism leads to increased sodium excretion due to the lack of aldosterone, which normally promotes sodium retention in the kidneys. This can result in a fluid volume deficit, making the nursing diagnosis relevant to this condition.

The Nurse Formulates the Nursing Diagnosis "High Risk for Fluid