I have an urinary case study that I am working on. Patientsexamination
pulse: 82/min
respiration: 18/min
temp: 37C
BP: 120/85
blood test results:
pH: 7.32
albumin/blood:2.2 g/L
hematocrit: 35.4%
bicarbonate: 14 mEq/L
Urinalysis:
pH: 6.0
specfic gravitiy: 1.036
ketones/gluscose: both negative
proteins: 500mg/dL
color/clarity: yellow, clear
Brief about patient: #0 years old, @ emergency room, shortnessof breath, malaise, and nausea. pharyngitis two weeks ago, notthroat problems now.
Question:
What is likely causing edema? Include anatomy and physiology indetail
