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A Patient Has Hard,nonpitting Edema of the Left Lower Leg

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A patient has hard,nonpitting edema of the left lower leg and ankle.The nurse is aware that:


A) nonpitting,hard edema occurs with lymphatic obstruction.
B) alterations in arterial function will cause this edema.
C) phlebitis of a superficial vein will cause bilateral edema.
D) longstanding arterial obstruction will cause pitting edema.

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