Pitting Edema Grading Understanding pitting edema is essential for accurate patient assessment and better care. From 1 (mild) to 4 (severe), this simple clinical tool helps nurses and doctors evaluate fluid retention and monitor treatment. 👉 A must-know for every nursing student, staff nurse, and healthcare professional. ⸻ #Nursing #NurseLife #MedicalNotes #NursingStudents #NurseEducation #PittingEdema #ClinicalSkills #NursingAssessment #HealthcareProfessionals #NursingCare #NursesOfIndia #Nurs

💧Severity of Edema: Simplified - EDEMA is the accumulation of excess fluid in the body’s tissues that causes swelling of the skin - Can be non-pitting or pitting - Non-pitting: the area does not dimple or pit with pressure - Pitting: the edematous area dimples or pits for a few seconds with pressure - Weeping edema: areas that have pitting edema where fluid leaks from the skin 💦Grading Pitting Edema: 1 = trace 2 = mild 3 = moderate 4 = severe 💦What class of drugs do we use to get rid of exces