Arrange in order the mechanism of the occurrence of edema in a client suffering from acute glomerulonephritis (A-F). (Enter the letter of each step in the proper sequence; do not use commas or spaces.)
A. The low colloid oncotic pressure (COP) is overcome by hydrostatic pressure.
B. Loss of albumin and RBCs in the urine takes place.
C. The antigen-antibody complexes damage the structure of the glomeruli.
D. Hyperpermeability of the capillaries occurs.
E. Diminished COP occurs throughout the body.
F. Antigen enters the body and stimulates antibody synthesis.
ANS:
FCDBEA
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