Edema may be caused by inadequate intake of
a. protein.
b. sodium.
c. chloride.
d. potassium.
A
Edema may be caused by inadequate intake of protein if protein levels in the body become so low that cellular fluid levels become imbalanced. Edema may be caused by high, not low, sodium levels and is not caused by low chloride or potassium levels.
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