As part of the patient evaluation, you perform tests and measures to document your findings in a standard and objective way.You document a positive Stemmer sign when you find which of the following?
A)There is tenderness of the lymph nodes on palpation.
B)Skin on the dorsum of the fingers could not be pinched.
C)Skin is shiny and red.
D)Viscous fluid is weeping from the skin.

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A positive Stemmer sign is documented when the skin on the dorsum of the fingers or toes cannot be pinched. This is indicative of lymphedema, a condition in which there is an accumulation of lymph fluid in the tissues due to impaired lymphatic drainage. A positive Stemmer sign is a useful indicator of lymphedema, especially in the early stages, and can help guide treatment. Tenderness of lymph nodes on palpation, shiny and red skin, or viscous fluid weeping from the skin are not specifically associated with a positive Stemmer sign.

As Part of the Patient Evaluation, You Perform Tests and Measures