In a patient with decreased production of plasma proteins, which of the following would be TRUE?
A. Less fluid than usual will flow out of the capillary based on the osmotic pressure.
B. More fluid than usual will flow out of the capillary based on the hydrostatic pressure.
C. Less fluid than usual will flow out of the capillary based on the hydrostatic pressure.
D. More fluid than usual will flow out of the capillary based on the osmotic pressure.
Answer: D
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