One treatment for patients suffering from widespread swelling(widespread accumulation of interstitial fluid; called \"anasarca\")is a two-pronged approach which involves:
1. Administration of exogenous albumin, a protein already foundin high concentrations in the plasma, and
2. Administration of Lasix, a diuretic.
Based on your understanding of filtration, reabsorption, andfluid homeostasis, why would this combination help removeaccumulated interstitial fluid and contribute it to urine?
