06-10-2008, 02:13 PM
A 21-year-old male presents to his physician after noticing that his urine had a "frothy" appearance. He also complains of easy fatigability and anorexia. His past medical history is significant only for an upper respiratory infection several weeks ago. Physical examination reveals symmetric pitting edema of the ankles. Which of the following is most likely decreased in this patient?
A. Capillary hydrostatic pressure
B. Interstitial fluid pressure
C. Plasma oncotic pressure
D. Tissue lymphatic drainage
E. Circulating aldosterone level
A. Capillary hydrostatic pressure
B. Interstitial fluid pressure
C. Plasma oncotic pressure
D. Tissue lymphatic drainage
E. Circulating aldosterone level