Which of the following individuals would be considered to be at risk for the development of edema? Select all that apply.
A) An 81-year-old man with right-sided heart failure and hypothyroidism
B) A 60-year-old obese female with a diagnosis of poorly controlled diabetes mellitus
C) A 34-year-old industrial worker who has suffered extensive burns in a job-related accident
D) A 77-year-old woman who has an active gastrointestinal bleed and consequent anemia
E) A 22-year-old female with hypoalbuminemia secondary to malnutrition and anorexia nervosa
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