An 80-year old woman was admitted for nausea, headache, and psychosis for 2 days: Past medical history includeshypertension, and her physician increased hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), from 12.5 to 25 mg daily. The patient wasdrinking water more than usual. Her BP was 120/70 mmHg and pulse rate of 80 beats/min. There were no orthostatic BPand pulse changes. Serum chemistry: Na* 112 mEq/L, K* 3.2 mEq/L, CI- 90 mEq/L, and glucose 90 mg/dL. The urineosmolality is 220 mOsm/kg H,O. She weighs 70 kg. Which one of the following statements regarding herhyponatremia is CORRECT?A. Furosemide rather than HCTZ is a frequent cause of hyponatremia.B. HCTZ impairs urine concentrating capacityC. Electrolyte-free H,O clearance decreases with HCTZD. Electrolyte-free H,O clearance increases with HCTZE. None of the above

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