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28- The nurse assesses a client with cirrhosis and finds 4+ pitting edema of the feet and legs, and massive ascites

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28- The nurse assesses a client with cirrhosis and finds 4+ pitting edema of the feet and legs, and massive ascites. Which mechanism contributes to edema and cite in clients with cirrhosis?

a.     Decreased renin-angiotensin response to an increase in renal blood flow.

b.     Hyperaldosteronism causing an increased sodium reabsorption in renal tubules.

c.     Hypoalbuminemia that results in a decreased colloidal oncotic pressure.

d.     Decreased portacaval pressure with greater collateral circulation.

 

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