Venous obstruction is a cause of edema because of an increase in which pressure?
A)Capillary hydrostatic
B)Interstitial hydrostatic
C)Capillary oncotic
D)Interstitial oncotic

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Venous obstruction can increase the hydrostatic pressure of fluid in the capillaries enough to cause fluid to escape into the interstitial spaces. The remaining options are not causes of edema resulting from venous obstruction.

Venous Obstruction Is a Cause of Edema Because of an Increase