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Identifying edema
Long-Term Care Nursing Advisor, December 28, 2007
Types of edema include:
- Nonpitting edema: may be localized in one area or generalized throughout the body (anasarca); the skin appears shiny and taut
- Periorbital edema: occurs around the orbits of the eyes
- Peripheral edema: occurs in the hands, lower legs, and feet
- Pitting (orthostatic) edema: occurs when there is obvious fluid in the skin; retains an indentation caused by palpation of the skin.
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