In acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS),how does diffuse pulmonary thrombosis contribute to pulmonary edema?
A) By decreasing the osmotic pressure
B) By increasing the capillary hydrostatic pressure
C) By increasing the pulmonary capillary permeability
D) By allowing the retention of sodium and water

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Diffuse pulmonary thrombosis can lead to increased capillary hydrostatic pressure, which contributes to pulmonary edema by forcing fluid out of the capillaries into the lung interstitium and alveoli.

In Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS),how Does Diffuse Pulmonary Thrombosis