A client has ascites, which is caused by:

The correct answer is A. Decreased plasma proteins. (A) A decrease in plasma proteins causes a decrease in intravascular osmotic pressure resulting in leakage of fluid into peritoneal cavity. (B) Fluid and electrolyte imbalance may occur as a result of the ascites. (C) Ascites is a result of hepatic malfunction, not renal…

Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

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ADecreased plasma proteins
BElectrolyte imbalance
CDecreased renal function
DPortal hypertension

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B
6% (2)
C
6% (2)
D
13% (4)

Explanation

(A) A decrease in plasma proteins causes a decrease in intravascular osmotic pressure resulting in leakage of fluid into peritoneal cavity. (B) Fluid and electrolyte imbalance may occur as a result of the ascites. (C) Ascites is a result of hepatic malfunction, not renal malfunction. (D) Portal hypertension causes esophageal varices, not ascites.

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