2+ edema or Two plus edema.
Posted By: Terry McCartney on 2009-04-25
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Subject: 2+ edema or Two plus edema.
Which is the correct formatting? Extremities: 2+ bilateral lower edema. OR Extremities: Two plus bilateral lower edema.
Thank you for your help.
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