When assessing a client who requires transfusion of a colloid solution, the nurse observes edema of the whole body. Which term is used to describe this condition?
A) Petechiae
B) Anasarca
C) Ecchymosis
D) Diaphoresis

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Anasarca is the term used to describe severe, generalized edema of the whole body, which is consistent with the condition observed in the client requiring a transfusion of a colloid solution.

When Assessing a Client Who Requires Transfusion of a Colloid