The nurse notes that a patient's potassium level is elevated.Which hormone should the nurse expect to be elevated in this patient?

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Aldosterone increases excretion of K+ ions by the kidneys in urine.A.Cortisol has no effect on potassium regulation in the body.C.Somatostatin decreases secretion of insulin and glucagon and slows absorption of nutrients.D.Norepinephrine causes vasoconstriction in skin,viscera,and skeletal muscles.

The Nurse Notes That a Patient's Potassium Level Is Elevated