Leg edema assessment and management.
The significance of leg edema as a symptom of multiple anomalies, from benign manifestations to underlying Graves' disease, is described. Accurate assessment, history taking, and supportive diagnostic tests will assist nurses to manage their patients' with competence. A comprehensive discussion about different types of edema, etiology, pathophysiology, management, and patient education is aimed to equip nurses in independent and collaborative management of lower-extremity edema in their patients.
Elizabeth B
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Simon
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004232:Diuretics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004487:Edema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic
D004232:Diuretics