A client has an inflammatory response. Upon assessment, the nurse finds edema in the client's foot. What caused the edema?
1. Leukocytosis
2. Cellular infiltration
3. Vascular permeability
4. Stimulation of nerve fibers
Ans: 3. Vascular permeability
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