Sylvia Is Suffering from Severe Edema in Her Arms and Legs.Her

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Essay

Sylvia is suffering from severe edema in her arms and legs.Her physician prescribes a diuretic (a substance that will increase the volume of urine produced).Why might this help to alleviate Sylvia's problem?

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