A decrease in capillary blood pressure and an increase in blood protein have the same effect on interstitial fluid volume: An increase in the volume.

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A decrease in capillary blood pressure would result in decreased filtration and therefore a decrease in interstitial fluid volume. An increase in blood protein would create an osmotic gradient that would draw fluid into the capillaries, also leading to a decrease in interstitial fluid volume.

A Decrease in Capillary Blood Pressure and an Increase in Blood