A client who is taking a diuretic asks the nurse to explain how a drug that makes her urinate more frequently can help her hypertension. The nurse will explain that diuretics exert their antihypertensive action in which ways? Select all that apply.
a) By increasing sodium reabsorption in the kidneys
b) By decreasing fluid volume in the bloodstream
c) By reducing peripheral vascular resistance
d) By enhancing potassium excretion