A patient with heart failure has increased levels of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP). BNP is released in response to:

A. Decreased fluid volume.

B. Ventricular stretching and volume overload.

✓

C. Hypoxia.

D. Inflammation.

📖 Additional Information

Decreased fluid volume.
Ventricular stretching and volume overload.
Hypoxia.
Inflammation.

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