Edema

 

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The liver synthesizes plasma proteins, so when it fails there will be fewer proteins in the plasma. The capillary colloidal osmotic pressure will decrease, so less water will move from the tissues back into the capillary.

The fluid will remain in the interstitial space, causing edema.

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