Adult patient presents with complaints of exertional dyspnea

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An older adult patient presents with complaints of exertional dyspnea. On examination, jugular venous distension and bilateral pedal edema are noted. An echocardiogram reveals a left ventricular ejection fraction of 35%. Which of the following mechanisms is contributing to the fluid retention observed in this patient? Release of atrial natriuretic peptide, Activation of the renin-angiotensin system, Augmented renal glomerular filtration, Suppression of aldosterone levels.

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