A 68-year-old patient with chronic heart failure presents wi…
A 68-year-old patient with chronic heart failure presents with swelling in both legs, shortness of breath, and weight gain. Physical examination reveals pitting edema and crackles in the lung bases. Which of the following best explains the pathophysiology of this patient’s edema?
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A patient with type 1 diabetes forgets to take their insulin after a large meal. Their blood glucose level rises significantly. Which of the following best describes the body’s attempt to maintain homeostasis in this situation?
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