The Nurse Observes Edema in a Patient Who Has Venous

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse observes edema in a patient who has venous congestion from right heart failure. Which type of pressure facilitated the formation of the patient's edema?

• A) Osmotic
• B) Oncotic
• C) Hydrostatic
• D) Concentration

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