In ARDS, a diffuse pulmonary thrombosis contributes to pulmonary edema by:
A)decreasing the osmotic pressure.
B)increasing the capillary hydrostatic pressure.
C)increasing the pulmonary capillary permeability.
D)decreasing the retention of sodium and water.

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Diffuse pulmonary thrombosis contributes further to the formation of pulmonary edema by increasing capillary hydrostatic pressure and may lead to pulmonary hypertension.

In ARDS, a Diffuse Pulmonary Thrombosis Contributes to Pulmonary Edema