Question

Which of the following would NOT be expected to lead to edema?

1) hyponatremia
2) incompetent venous valves
3) hypoproteinemia
4) inflammation

Answer 1

Hyponatremia would not be expected to lead to edema, unlike the other conditions listed, which can contribute to the accumulation of excess fluid in tissues.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student is asking which of the listed conditions would not be expected to lead to edema. Hyponatremia, which involves low sodium levels in the blood, can actually lead to dehydration, potentially causing decreased blood volume and circulatory failure, but not typically resulting in edema. On the other hand, incompetent venous valves, hypoproteinemia (low levels of proteins in the blood, especially albumin), and inflammation can all cause increased fluid leakage from blood vessels or compromised return of fluid from tissues back into the circulatory system, contributing to edema.

Therefore, the condition that would not be expected to lead to edema is hyponatremia.