[Solved]: A 55-year-old male with a history of hypertension…

A 55-year-old male with a history of hypertension presents for a routine check-up. His current medications include a diuretic and an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Physical examination reveals peripheral edema and jugular venous distention. Laboratory tests show hyponatremia and hypoalbuminemia. What likely mechanism contributes to the patient’s fluid imbalance? Group of answer choices Increased renal excretion of sodium Decreased aldosterone secretion Impaired fluid intake Fluid retention due to medication side effects