Which of the Following May Be the Cause of Oedema

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may be the cause of oedema of the hands and feet in a patient in sickle cell crisis?

• A)Poor venous return
• B)Hypotonicity
• C)Small vessel infarction
• D)Peripheral vascular disease

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