A patient with soft and pitting edema that is reversible with elevation has a negative Stemmer sign and has skin tissue that appears normal is determined to be in which of the following lymphedema stages?

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Stage I is considered a reversible stage and is characterized by edema present that is soft and pitting;the edema is reversible with elevation and increases with standing and activity,the Stemmer sign is negative,and the tissue appears normal.

A Patient with Soft and Pitting Edema That Is Reversible