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Average Score: 73%
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The best method of evaluating the amount of peripheral edema is:
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Measuring the extremity provides a direct and quantifiable assessment of peripheral edema by tracking changes in circumference. Daily weighing can indicate fluid retention but is less specific, so answer A is incorrect. Intake and output monitoring does not directly measure edema, so answer C is incorrect. Checking for pitting assesses the presence of edema but not its amount, so answer D is incorrect.