Aron NCLEX

Nclex Question of the day

A patient with chronic liver disease has low albumin (2.0 g/dL) and ascites. Which physiologic mechanism explains the edema?

A. Increased capillary oncotic pressure

B. Decreased plasma oncotic pressure leading to third-spacing of fluid

C. Increased serum albumin production

D. Lymphatic blockage only

Your patient’s SpO₂ is 86%. Would you grab the right oxygen mask?