A patient has hard, nonpitting edema of the left lower leg and ankle. The right leg has no edema. Based on these findings, the nurse recalls that:
a. Nonpitting, hard edema occurs with lymphatic obstruction.
b. Alterations in arterial function will cause edema. c.
Phlebitis of a superficial vein will cause bilateral edema. d.
Long-standing arterial obstruction will cause pitting edema.
ANS: A
Unilateral edema occurs with occlusion of a deep vein and with unilateral lymphatic obstruction. With these factors, the edema is nonpitting and feels hard to the touch (brawny edema).
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