Identifying and monitoring edema
LTC Nursing Assistant Trainer, April 10, 2008
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Nursing personnel should monitor edema and inform the healthcare provider of the presence of this condition, as well as changes in the amount of fluid retained. Types of edema include the following:
- Nonpitting edema: may be localized to one area, or generalized throughout the body (anasarca). The skin appears shiny and taut.
- Periorbital edema: occurs around the orbitx of the eyes.
- Peripheral edema: occurs in the hands, lower legs, and feet.
- Pitting edema: occurs when there is obvious fluid in the skin. It retains an indentation caused by palpation of the skin.
This excerpt is from HCPro's book, Clinical Documentation: An Essential Guide for Long-Term Care Nurses. To learn more, click here.
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