The nurse is reviewing documentation for a client from the previous shift. The documentation states, "+1 edema right lower leg." Based on this data, what does the nurse expect when assessing this client?
A) The presence of slight pitting, no obvious distortion.
B) Deep pitting, obvious distortion.
C) Pitting is obvious, extremities are swollen.
D) Moderate amount of edema.
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