As a consequence of widespread edema associated with nephrotic syndrome, blood volume
A) increases and blood pressure drops.
B) decreases and blood pressure drops.
C) increases and blood pressure rises.
D) decreases and blood pressure rises.
Boxed Reading: Clinical Application 20.3

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Widespread edema associated with nephrotic syndrome leads to a decrease in blood volume and subsequently, a drop in blood pressure.

As a Consequence of Widespread Edema Associated with Nephrotic Syndrome