In general, +3 pitting edema is characterized by indentation of the skin to a depth of:

A) 0 in to ¼ in.
B) ¼ in to ½ in.
C) ½ in to 1 in.
D) greater than 1 in.


Answer: C) ½ in to 1 in.

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ethmoid sphenoid maxillary frontal

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