The nurse is explaining how to assess edema to the nursing students working on the antepartum unit. Which score indicates edema of lower extremities, face, hands, and sacral area?
a. +1 edema
b. +2 edema
c. +3 edema
d. +4 edema
C
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A Edema classified as +1 indicates minimal edema of the lower extremities.
B Marked edema of the lower extremities is termed +2 edema.
C Edema of the extremities, face, and sacral area is classified as +3 edema.
D Generalized massive edema (+4) includes accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal
cavity.
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