Leg edema Teaching 2623
SN instructed patient and caregiver on measures to relieve legs edema : elevate legs above the level of your heart several times a day. In some cases, elevating legs while you sleep may be helpful; reduce salt intake, salt can increase fluid retention and worsen edema; moving and using the legs muscles, may help pump the excess fluid back toward your heart.
Reviewed October 2020
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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