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If a person has high blood pressure, the first step of doctor might take is to prescribe a
basic blood pressure medication that helps the kidneys remove sodium and water from
the body. How does this medicine work to fix the issue? (1 point)
it reduces blood volume, reducing blood pressure.
It decreases the likelihood of clots forming, reducing blood pressure.
It improves blood quality, reducing blood pressure.
It removes blockages, reducing blood pressure

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It reduces blood volume, reducing blood pressure.

Diuretics cause the kidneys to excrete more sodium and water, lowering blood volume and thus decreasing the pressure the blood exerts on vessel walls.