What possible risk exists when hydroxyethyl starch (HES) concentration has exceeded the renal threshold and excretion is retarded?
A) Blockage of the reticuloendothelial system
B) Blockage of the spleen
C) Citrate toxicity
D) Infiltration of the liver by activated macrophages

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When HES concentration exceeds the renal threshold and excretion is retarded, it can lead to the accumulation of HES in the body, potentially causing blockage of the reticuloendothelial system, which is responsible for filtering and removing foreign substances from the blood.

What Possible Risk Exists When Hydroxyethyl Starch (HES) Concentration Has