A 16-year-old male client is in the burn unit following a motor vehicle accident. The nurse notes nonpitting edema in the client's left calf. What would the nurse document about this finding?
A) 3+ edema of the left calf
B) Secondary edema of the left calf
C) Nonpitting primary edema of the left calf
D) Primary edema of the left calf

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The Answer of A 16-year-old male client is in the burn unit following a motor vehicle accident. The nurse notes nonpitting edema in the client's left calf. What would the nurse document about this finding?
A) 3+ edema of the left calf
B) Secondary edema of the left calf
C) Nonpitting primary edema of the left calf
D) Primary edema of the left calf

A 16-Year-Old Male Client Is in the Burn Unit Following