Which of the following are common causes of volume overload in patients with hydrostatic pul-monary edema?

1. Renal failure
2. Hepatic failure
3. Hypoalbuminemia
4. Hyperkalemia
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only


ANS: B

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