Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1660 of 2368
The nurse presses on a client's tibia and finds a barely detectable depression with immediate rebound. How should the nurse grade the edema?
- 2+
- 1+
- 3+
- 4+
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Correct answer: 1+
A 1+ edema has a barely detectable depression with immediate rebound. A 4+ edema is a deep depression that takes over 20 seconds to rebound.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Cardiovascular Assessment: Objective Assessment. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026