The nurse assesses a client with cirrhosis and finds 4+ pitting edema of the feet and legs, and massive ascites. Which mechanism contributes to edema and ascites in clients with cirrhosis?

Decreased renin-angiotensin response related to an increase in renal blood flow.

Hypoalbuminemia that results in a decreased colloidal oncotic pressure.

Hyperaldosteronism causing an increased sodium reabsorption in renal tubules.

Decreased portacaval pressure with greater collateral circulation.