If pitting edema is unilateral, you would suspect occlusion of a:
a. lymphatic duct.
b. major vein.
c. surface capillary.
d. superficial artery.
B
If edema is unilateral, you should suspect the occlusion of a major vein. If edema is bilateral, consider congestive heart failure. If edema occurs without pitting, suspect arterial disease and occlusion or lymphedema.
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