Author Question: Pathological development of ascites includes the following factors except: a. veins outside portal ... (Read 26 times)

jasdeep_brar · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

Pathological development of ascites includes the following factors except:
a. veins outside portal circulation dilate, leading to fluid leaking out of the vascular system into the abdominal cavity.
b. activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone mechanism that leads to additional pooling of fluid.
c. hyperalbuminemia.
d. portal hypertension.

Question 2

The client with cirrhosis is at risk for GI bleeding related to all of the following pathological changes except:
a. increased pressure within the portal circulation.
b. weakening of the blood vessels.
c. prolonged prothrombin time.
d. development of ascites.