Diapri

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1. Ascites, and third spacing

   Diapri replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   ascites is 3rd spacing because it is in the peritoneal cavity and shouldn't

2. Third spacing

   Diapri replied to kdon27's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   So what you're saying is the main cause of ascites "3rd spacing" is decreased oncotic/osmotic pressure in the vessels aka hypoalbuminemia? I wonder does portal HTN cause ascites as much as decreased...