Serous fluid effusions may result from all of the following except:
A) Congestive heart failure
B) Lymphatic obstruction
C) Increased capillary permeability
D) Dehydration

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Dehydration would not result in a serous fluid effusion. Serous fluid effusions are caused by excess fluid accumulation in body cavities due to a disturbance in fluid balance. Congestive heart failure, lymphatic obstruction, and increased capillary permeability can all cause fluid to accumulate in body cavities and lead to serous effusions.

Serous Fluid Effusions May Result from All of the Following