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CSC Cardiac Nursing Subspecialty

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What is the pathophysiologic mechanism behind pulmonary edema?

Increased blood pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs forces fluid into the air sacs; this prevents the absorption of oxygen
Increased blood flow in the blood vessels of the lungs; this prevents gaseous exchange
Decreased blood flow in the blood vessels of the lungs; this prevents gaseous exchange
Decreased blood flow in the blood vessels of the lungs; this prevents air entry

Explanation

Answer: A - Pulmonary edema is a condition that involves increased blood pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs forcing fluid into the air sacs; this prevents the absorption of oxygen.

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