When the infant becomes overhydrated, edema becomes obvious in the: (Select all that apply.)
a. Periorbital area
b. Occipital area
c. Axillary area
d. Genital area
e. Pedal area
A, B, D
In overhydration, edema may be assessed in the periorbital, occipital, presacral, and genital areas.
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