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One week after using an over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug to treat aches resulting from a fall,a patient noticed the development of progressive edema throughout his body.Diagnostic studies confirmed a diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome.When teaching the patient about his condition,the nurse uses the knowledge that the edema results from which of the following changes?


A) Increased serum oncotic pressure exerted by dyslipidemia
B) Loss of protein through the kidney,resulting in a fall in plasma colloid osmotic pressure
C) Loss of albumin in the urine,creating an osmotic diuresis and low tissue hydrostatic pressure
D) Fluid retention caused by decreased glomerular filtration rate through kidneys damaged by trauma

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