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Module 12 – RAAS A patient arrives at the clinic with low blood pressure, dizziness, and signs of dehydration. Blood tests show low sodium levels and elevated potassium. The physician suspects activation of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) is necessary to restore balance. Explain the steps of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) and how this system would help regulate the patient’s blood pressure, blood volume, and electrolyte levels through hormonal control of kidney function. What triggers the release of renin from the kidneys? (3 points) What is the function of renin in the RAAS pathway? (3 points) How is angiotensin I converted to angiotensin II, and where does this occur? (4 points) How do the actions of angiotensin II and aldosterone work together to increase blood pressure and blood volume? (5 points)

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a patient who has undergone AAA surgical repair. Which statement by the patient indicates further education is needed? 

While admitting your patient and asking about herbal remedies used at home, the patient shares with you that they eats several fresh cloves of garlic every day. Based on your knowledge of garlic as an herbal supplement, which of the following questions would be the most appropriate for the nurse to ask as a follow-up?

The patient with CKD asks why she is receiving nifedipine (ProCardia) and furosemide (Lasix). The nurse understands that these drugs are being used to treat the patient’s

Which of the following is NOT a modifiable risk factor for OA?

Crédito adicional. Answer each of the questions in Spanish. Use a complete sentence as possible, write all numbers in words. I will award up to 1 point each for logical, grammatically correct responses. 5 points max. possible.  ¿Quién explica la lección en la clase?  ¿Qué necesitas para dibujar?  ¿Qué llevas en la mochila todos los días? ¿Con quién conversas todos los días?  ¿A dónde deseas viajar?  ¿Dónde está la cafetería de IU South Bend?  ¿Qué compras en la librería de la universidad?

To effectively prevent binge eating, it’s important to maintain a regular meal schedule and avoid skipping meals.

High fiber foods are

Which of the following marinating ingredients has been shown to help reduce the formation of harmful compounds like HCAs and PAHs when grilling meat?

What food over-consumed in the western hemisphere has been linked to incidence of RA?