The nurse is assessing a pregnant client for pitting edema. When the nurse presses her index and middle fingers against the client's shin there is a 6 mm pit and it takes 11 seconds for the pit to rebound. The nurse should document the edema as

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The nurse is assessing a pregnant client for pitting edema. When the nurse presses her index and middle fingers against the client's shin there is a 6 mm pit and it takes 11 seconds for the pit to rebound. The nurse should document the edema as