A Patient Has Bilateral Pitting Edema of the Feet

question 40

Multiple Choice

A patient has bilateral pitting edema of the feet.While assessing the peripheral vascular system,the nurse's primary focus should be:

• A)oxygenation of the lower extremities.
• B)arterial function of the lower extremities.
• C)venous function of the lower extremities.
• D)possible thrombophlebitis of the lower extremities.

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