Arrange in Order the Mechanism Related to the Occurrence of Edema

question 16

Short Answer

Arrange in order the mechanism related to the occurrence of edema in a client experiencing acute glomerulonephritis (AGN). (Enter the number of each step in the proper sequence; do not use commas or spaces.)
A) The low colloid oncotic pressure is overcome by hydrostatic pressure.
B) Loss of albumin and red blood cells (RBCs) in the urine takes place.
C) The antigen-antibody complexes damage the structure of the glomeruli.
D) Hyperpermeability of the capillaries occurs.
E) Diminished colloid oncotic pressure (COP) occurs throughout the body.
F) Antigen enters the body and stimulates antibody synthesis.

• A) The low colloid oncotic pressure is overcome by hydrostatic pressure.
• B) Loss of albumin and red blood cells (RBCs) in the urine takes place.
• C) The antigen-antibody complexes damage the structure of the glomeruli.
• D) Hyperpermeability of the capillaries occurs.
• E) Diminished colloid oncotic pressure (COP) occurs throughout the body.
• F) Antigen enters the body and stimulates antibody synthesis.

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