How should the nurse document mild, slight pitting edema the ankles of a pregnant patient?
a. 1+/0-4+
b. 3+/0-4+
c. 4+/0-4+
d. Brawny edema
ANS: A
If pitting edema is present, then the nurse should grade it on a scale of 1+ (mild) to 4+ (severe). Brawny edema appears as nonpitting edema and feels hard to the touch.
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