The nurse assesses pitting edema that can be depressed approximately inch and refills in 15 seconds. The nurse would document this assessment as:
a. +1 edema.
b. +2 edema. c.
+3 edema. d.
+4 edema.
ANS: B
A +2 edema can be documented if the skin can be depressed inch and respond within 15 seconds.
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