In which of the following clinical situations would you expect edema?
A) Shock (which is accompanied by low blood pressure)
B) Burns (which result in increased capillary permeability to plasma proteins)
C) Dehydration (which results in low blood pressure)
D) Vomiting (which leads to a decreased plasma volume)
E) Diarrhea (which leads to a decreased blood volume)

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Edema is the accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space, and it can occur when there is increased capillary permeability to plasma proteins, as seen in burns. This allows fluid to leak out of the blood vessels into the surrounding tissues, causing swelling.

In Which of the Following Clinical Situations Would You Expect