While Assessing Edema on a Male Patient's Lower Leg, the Nurse

question 3

Multiple Choice

While assessing edema on a male patient's lower leg, the nurse notices that there is a slight imprint of his fingers where he palpated the patient's leg. How does the nurse document this finding?

• A) No edema
• B) 1+ edema
• C) 2+ edema
• D) 3+ edema