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CSC Cardiac Nursing Subspecialty

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the mechanism of action of diuretics?

Diuretics prevent absorption of sodium from intestine
Diuretics prevent the loss of sodium from sweat
Diuretics prevent reabsorption of sodium in the kidney
Diuretics retain the sodium ion inside the cells

Explanation

Answer: C - Diuretics prevent reabsorption of sodium in the kidneys. Each class of diuretic has a different mechanism of action and works on a different part of the nephron.

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