Dr. Jones is treating a patient with chronic edema. He decides to use mannitol to treat the patient. Which of the following statements, if true, would make mannitol the wrong choice for this patient?
A. The chronic edema is a consequence of a skin infection.
B. The patient is suffering from an imbalance in her electrolyte levels.
C. The patient has low levels of sodium in her blood.
D. The chronic edema is a consequence of intracranial bleeding.
Answer: D
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