Multiple Choice
A client is evaluated after suffering severe burns to the torso and upper extremities.The nurse notes edema at the burned areas.Which best describes the underlying cause for this manifestation?
A) Decreased osmotic pressure in the burned tissue
B) Reduced vascular permeability at the site of the burned area
C) Increased fluids in the extracellular compartment
D) Inability of the damaged capillaries to maintain fluids in the cell walls
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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