If a Patient Has Lower Extremity Edema, Which of the Following

question 2

Multiple Choice

If a patient has lower extremity edema, which of the following principles associated with hydrotherapy (an aquatic environment) will assist with decreasing the edema?

• A)Viscosity
• B)Buoyancy
• C)Surface tension
• D)Hydrostatic pressure

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Definitions:

Anterior Pituitary Gland

A major endocrine gland located at the base of the brain, responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate many key physiological processes.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates many bodily functions, including temperature control, hunger, thirst, emotional behavior, and the circadian rhythm.

Second Messenger

Intracellular signaling molecules released by the cell in response to exposure to extracellular signaling molecules.

Thyroxine

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism, energy generation, and growth and development.