The nurse is providing care for an individual whose laboratory test for renin was 6 ng/mL/hr.Which of the following explanations by the nurse is best?
A) "Renin is an enzyme produced by your pancreas that helps digest your food; your value is very low, which may be why you aren't absorbing nutrients well."
B) "Renin is the protein produced naturally that helps control blood pressure.You have an elevated level, which may be the cause of your hypertension."
C) "Renin is often secreted by tumor cells and is used as a tumor marker in some types of cancer; your value is normal, so there is nothing to worry about."
D) "Renin is a byproduct of anaerobic metabolism; your level is low, indicating you are experiencing starvation-type catabolism due to your overly restrictive diet."
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