Which statement made by a client would alert the nurse to the presence of edema?
A. "I seldom sleep soundly at night."
B. "My shoes seem to be fitting tighter."
C. "I seem to feel more anxious lately."
D. "I drink at least two full glasses of water a day."
B
A sudden weight gain can result from fluid accumulation in the interstitial spaces. This is known as edema. The nurse should note whether the client has a feeling of tightness of shoes, indenta-tions from socks, or tightness of rings.
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