When assessing the patient's edema of the lower extremities,the nurse notes that it takes 3 minutes before the 8-mm indentation created by applying pressure above the ankles disappears.This information should be documented as being which type of pitting edema?
A)+2
B)+1
C)+4
D)+3

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Pitting edema is graded on a scale from +1 to +4, with +4 being the most severe. An 8-mm indentation that takes 3 minutes to disappear is classified as +4 pitting edema.

When Assessing the Patient's Edema of the Lower Extremities,the Nurse