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? Group of answer choices Suppression of aldosterone levels Activation of the renin-angiotensin system Release of atrial natriuretic peptide Augmented renal glomerular filtration.

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