Posted: July 25th, 2017
A 50-year-old woman with a history of ovarian
cancer comes to the physician’s office because of
swelling in her right leg for the past month.
Examination shows edema in the right lower
extremity. Which of the following is the most
likely cause of the edema?
(A) Decreased capillary hydrostatic pressure
(B) Decreased interstitial hydrostatic
pressure
(C) Increased capillary oncotic pressure
(D) Increased capillary permeability
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