Edema Is Least Likely to Occur in Which of the Following

question 54

Multiple Choice

Edema is least likely to occur in which of the following situations?

• A)Plasma oncotic pressure decreases because of starvation.
• B)Plasma oncotic pressure decreases because the child filters large amounts of albumin into the urine.
• C)Plasma osmolarity increases when the patient becomes dehydrated.
• D)A woman with breast cancer has surgery that involves a breast amputation and removal of the lymph nodes and vessels.

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Definitions:

Periodic Breathing

A pattern of breathing typically seen in newborns, characterized by pauses in breathing for up to 10 seconds followed by a series of rapid breaths.

Increased ICP

Elevated intracranial pressure, a condition where the pressure inside the skull exceeds normal levels, potentially leading to serious neurological symptoms and damage.

Cerebral Edema

An accumulation of excess fluid in the brain, leading to increased intracranial pressure and potentially life-threatening complications.

Tepid Sponge Baths

The practice of gently bathing using a sponge and tepid (lukewarm) water, often to reduce fever or clean patients who cannot bathe themselves.