Asked by Mayur Dande on Apr 27, 2024
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A patient with pitting edema in the feet and ankles has excess volume in which fluid compartment?
A) Intracellular
B) Interstitial
C) Intravascular
D) Transcellular
Pitting Edema
A symptom where pressure applied to the skin leaves a lasting indentation, often indicating fluid accumulation.
Interstitial
Relating to the small spaces or gaps between tissues or parts of an organ in the body.
- Recognize and react to indications of fluid and electrolyte discrepancies.
Verified Answer
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Kathleen Nicole CampbellMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Intracellular fluid is located within the bloodstream and would not be assessed as edema.Interstitial fluid is contained in the spaces within the body cells and will be manifested as edema.Intravascular fluid is the plasma within the blood,allowing blood cells to be transported through the vessels.Excess fluid in the intravascular space may promote edema,but the presence of edema indicates fluid has moved to another space.Transcellular fluid is fluid located in body spaces (e.g.,cerebrospinal fluid).
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and react to indications of fluid and electrolyte discrepancies.
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