What Is the Primary Reason That Edema May Occur with Serious

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Multiple Choice

What is the primary reason that edema may occur with serious burns?

• A) increased venous pressure due to interference with circulation through scarring in the burned area
• B) lowering of blood-colloid osmotic pressure due to the loss of protein-rich fluid from the surface of the burn
• C) blockage of lymphatic drainage from the burned area
• D) loss of protein in the urine

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