A client develops interstitial edema as a result of decreased:

A) Vascular volume
B) Hydrostatic pressure
C) Capillary permeability
D) Colloidal osmotic pressure


Ans: D
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Edema can be defined as palpable swelling produced by an increased interstitial fluid volume. The physiologic mechanisms that contribute to edema formation include factors that (1) increase capillary filtration (hydrostatic) pressure, (2) decrease the capillary colloid osmotic pressure, (3) increase capillary permeability, or (4) produce obstruction to lymph flow.

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