Which Is a Physiological Explanation of the Edema Formation That

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which is a physiological explanation of the edema formation that occurs with burns?

• A) Vasoconstriction
• B) Decreased capillary permeability
• C) Increased capillary permeability
• D) Decreased hydrostatic pressure within capillaries

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