If pitting edema is unilateral, you would suspect occlusion of a:
A) lymphatic duct.
B) major vein.
C) surface capillary.
D) superficial artery.

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If edema is unilateral, you should suspect the occlusion of a major vein. If edema is bilateral, consider congestive heart failure. If edema occurs without pitting, suspect arterial disease and occlusion or lymphedema.

If Pitting Edema Is Unilateral, You Would Suspect Occlusion of A