The nurse receives report from the nurse going off shift who relates that one client has 4+ pitting pedal edema. On assessment, what does the incoming nurse expect to find? (Select all that apply.)

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Edema is graded on a four-point scale of 1+ (minimal) to 4+ (severe) with pitting around 8 mm or more and rebound time of >30 seconds. Swelling around the eyes is called periorbital edema and may be severe enough to limit eye opening. Superficial edema is classed as 1+.

The Nurse Receives Report from the Nurse Going Off Shift