Which of the following conditions may result in edema?
A) Inhibition of ADH (vasopressin)
B) Decreased hydrostatic pressure
C) Loss of plasma proteins
D) Administration of a hypertonic solution

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Loss of plasma proteins, such as in liver disease or protein malnutrition, can lead to a decrease in colloid osmotic pressure, causing fluid to leak out of the blood vessels and accumulate in the interstitial spaces, resulting in edema. Inhibition of ADH (A) and administration of a hypertonic solution (D) would actually decrease edema, while decreased hydrostatic pressure (B) would not be a cause of edema.

Which of the Following Conditions May Result in Edema