A 60-year-old female with a history of alcoholism complains of recent weight gain and right flank pain. Physical examination reveals severe ascites. This condition is caused by decreased:

A 60-year-old female with a history of alcoholism complains of recent weight gain and right flank pain. Physical examination reveals severe ascites. This condition is caused by decreased:





a. Albumin and lack of cellular integrity

b. Capillary filtration pressure

c. Capillary permeability

d. Antidiuretic hormone secretion





Answer: A


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