A patient is being evaluated after experiencing severe burns to his torso and upper extremities. The nurse notes edema at the burned areas. Which of the following best describes the underlying cause for this assessment finding?

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Severe burns can damage the capillaries, causing increased permeability and leakage of fluids into the interstitial spaces, leading to edema. The inability of the damaged capillaries to maintain fluids in the cell walls causes the edema seen in the burned areas. B, C, D, and E do not accurately describe the underlying cause of the edema in this scenario.

A Patient Is Being Evaluated After Experiencing Severe Burns to His