A patient has edema of the lower extremities.The nurse is assessing whether it is pitting and to what degree.After pressing the skin against a bony prominence for 5 seconds,the nurse identifies 2+ pitting edema.When did the edema disappear?
A)10 to 15 seconds
B)20 to 25 seconds
C)30 to 35 seconds
D)40 to 45 seconds

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The 2+ pitting edema is identified because the pitting edema disappears in 10 to 15 seconds.

A Patient Has Edema of the Lower Extremities