Which clinical manifestation supports the concept that filtration is directly related to hydros-tatic pressure?
A. Capillary refill is faster in fingers than in toes.
B. Central venous pressure is lowest in the right atrium.
C. Pitting edema is usually detected first in dependent areas.
D. Systolic blood pressure is higher than diastolic blood pressure.
C
Capillary hydrostatic pressure is greater in dependent areas because of the influence of gravity, which promotes the process of filtration and leads to the formation of interstitial edema.
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