Case 6

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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.)

a) Fresh frozen plasma transfusion

b) Hetastarch

c) Aggressive diuresis

d) Diurectics

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