NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PATHOLOGY AND GENETICS
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Question
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Which of the following medical conditions will cause systemic edema?
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inflammatory edema
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Venous thrombosis
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Glomerulonephritis - a disease that causes a decrease in kidney function
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Peritoneal Effusion
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Glomerulonephritis occurs on its own or as part of another disease, such as lupus or diabetes. Severe or prolonged inflammation associated with glomerulonephritis can damage the kidneys.
Detailed explanation-2: -Edema linked to kidney disease usually occurs in the legs and around the eyes. Kidney damage. Damage to the tiny, filtering blood vessels in the kidneys can result in nephrotic syndrome. In nephrotic syndrome, decreased levels of protein in the blood can lead to edema.
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