To describe: The reason why the diuretic helps Person S who is suffering from severe edema in the arms and legs.
Introduction: Fluid balance is defined as the process of regulation or balance between the amount of water gained each day and amount of water lost each day. Fluid balance highly depends on the concentration of sodium ions. When sodium ions are gained, the extracellular fluid volume increases, and when the sodium ions are lost, the extracellular fluid volume decreases.
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Edema is the condition where swelling of body parts is caused by the presence of excess fluid. It occurs in the body parts such as hands, arms, feet, ankles, and legs. When the volume of urine produced increases, the total blood volume decreases which in turn decreases the blood pressure. Edema occurs when the pressure of the blood exceeds the opposing reabsorption forces at the capillaries in the affected area. The diuretic compound tends to decrease the fluid volume by increasing the urine output. Thus, it helps Person S who is suffering from severe edema in arms and legs.
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