Chapter 26, Problem 7CT

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

The hypertension patient is advised to keep a low salt or low sodium diet.

Adequate information:

Urine is a waste product that is produced to excrete cellular waste. It also helps in regulating the amount of water, the blood volume and blood pressure of the body, which is a part of homeostasis. Some other factors are also involved in regulating blood volume and urine formation such as the renin-angiotensin system and anti-diuretic hormone feedback system.

To determine:

Low sodium therapy is used for the treatment of hypertension.

Given information:

The hypertension patient is kept on a low salt diet. That helps in maintaining hypertension or blood pressure.