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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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