Edema Is One of the Cardinal Signs of Inflammation; It

question 4

Multiple Choice

Edema is one of the cardinal signs of inflammation; it represents an increase in the amount of interstitial fluid either diffused or localized to the injury site. Which of the following measurements would be inappropriate for the assessment of edema?

• A)Volumetric water displacement
• B)Joint mobility
• C)Circumferential measurements
• D)Pain assessment

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Definitions:

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