You are caring for a client in the compensation stage of shock. You know that one of the body's mechanisms of compensation in this stage of shock is the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. What does this system do?
A) Decreases peripheral blood flow
B) Increases catacholamine secretion
C) Increases the production of antidiuretic hormone
D) Restores blood pressure

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The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is activated in compensation stage of shock to restore blood pressure. Renin is released from the kidneys, which then converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I. Angiotensin I is converted to angiotensin II by angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), which results in vasoconstriction and the release of aldosterone from the adrenal glands. Aldosterone promotes sodium and water retention, which helps to restore blood volume and blood pressure. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer.

You Are Caring for a Client in the Compensation Stage