Pathological development of ascites includes the following ...

[jasdeep_brar]

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.

[brbarasa]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d

[jasdeep_brar]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[ashely1112]

Great answer, keep it coming