A patient with hyperaldosteronism asks the nurse about the cause of his disease. The nurse understands that the most common cause of hyperaldosteronism is:
Explanation
• Adrenal adenoma is the most common cause of hyperaldosteronism, followed by adrenal hyperplasia
• Renal artey stenosis, juxtaglomerular cell tumor, and adrenal carcinoma are all less common causes of hyperaldosteronism