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|Articles|April 21, 2011

Case 6

You quickly analyze the fluid you removed from Roxy's abdomen, and it looks consistent with a pure transudate, which would make sense given her hypoalbuminemia. She is breathing much easier.

QUESTION 5

Given this new development, what is the best therapeutic plan for Roxy at this time to address her decrease in colloid osmotic pressure? (There is more than one correct response.)


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