A client's atrial pressure is known to be increased. What effect will this ultimately have on the client's sodium levels?
A) Sodium levels will decrease.
B) Sodium levels will rise.
C) Sodium levels will match potassium levels.
D) Sodium levels will remain unchanged.

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When atrial pressure is increased, ANP released by the atrial and ventricular myocytes acts on the nephron to increase sodium excretion. Sodium levels consequently decrease. Sodium levels do not precisely match potassium levels.

A Client's Atrial Pressure Is Known to Be Increased