The patient receives an infusion of albumin to pull water from the tissues into the bloodstream.Which process is demonstrated by this treatment?

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Osmosis is movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from a compartment of lower particle concentration to one that has a higher particle concentration.Diffusion is passive movement of electrolytes or other particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.Filtration is the net effect of several forces that tend to move fluid across a membrane.Clarification is explanation of a concept in greater detail or removal of impurities.

The Patient Receives an Infusion of Albumin to Pull Water