A 65-year-old man with mild hea failure is treated with a loop diuretic. A few days later the man complains of muscle weakness. Laboratory results are shown below. Aerial PCO2: 48 mm Hg Aerial pH: 7.49 Plasma HCO3-: 35 mEq/L Which of the following is most likely decreased in this man?

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Plasma angiotensin

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Plasma potassium

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Potassium excretion

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Renin secretion

A 65-year-old man with mild hea failure is treated with a loop diuretic. A few days later the man complains of muscle weakness. Laboratory results are shown below. Aerial PCO2: 48 mm Hg Aerial pH: 7.49 Plasma HCO3-: 35 mEq/L Which of the following is most likely decreased in this man?

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