Hyperaldosteronism causes
A) ECV deficit and hyperkalemia.
B) ECV excess and hypokalemia.
C) hyponatremia and hyperkalemia.
D) excessive water reabsorption without affecting sodium concentration.

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Hyperaldosteronism causes excessive renal retention of sodium and water and excessive potassium excretion,which lead to ECV excess and hypokalemia.Hyperaldosteronism does not cause ECV deficit,hyperkalemia,hyponatremia,or excessive water reabsorption without affecting sodium concentration.

Hyperaldosteronism Causes