A severely obese patient presents to the clinic with edema of the right lower extremity that is impairing ambulation. On inspection, the healthcare provider notes that the edema does not indent with pressure, the skin on the right lower extremity is thick and rough, and distal pulses are present and equal bilateral. The healthcare provider should expect which of the following?

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The non-pitting edema, thick and rough skin, and presence of distal pulses suggest lymphedema, which is characterized by these symptoms due to lymphatic obstruction or dysfunction.

A Severely Obese Patient Presents to the Clinic with Edema