Edema and Congestion Normally Develop in Many Tissues During Pregnancy

question 8

Multiple Choice

Edema and congestion normally develop in many tissues during pregnancy as a result of:

• A) reduced kidney function.
• B) decreased serum albumin.
• C) increased blood volume.
• D) increases in blood pressure.

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