Physiology A patient exhibits swelling of the ankles and a bloated abdomen and has a history of malnutrition. The bloated abdomen is probably caused by? A Increased intestinal gas B Slow, chronic abdominal hemorrhage C Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure D Decreased capillary colloid osmotic pressure 💡 Explanation A patient exhibits swelling of the ankles and a bloated abdomen and has a history of malnutrition. The bloated abdomen is probably caused by? ✓ Correct Answer: D. Decreased capillary colloid osmotic pressure