As a Consequence of Widespread Edema Associated with Nephrotic Syndrome

question 22

Multiple Choice

As a consequence of widespread edema associated with nephrotic syndrome, blood volume

• A) increases and blood pressure drops.
• B) decreases and blood pressure drops.
• C) increases and blood pressure rises.
• D) decreases and blood pressure rises.
• Boxed Reading: Clinical Application 20.3

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