Patient was educated on the measures to take for better management of edema as follows:
- Avoid standing for prolonged periods of time.
- In prolonged standing or sitting positions with legs in the dependent position, gravity acts as a major factor in development of edema, especially bilateral lower extremities.
- Rest with the feet elevated above your heart level.
- Frequent change of position along with elevation of legs above the heart level, while resting, can help resolve the edema in bilateral lower extremities.
- Maintain compliance with your diuretic, if you are prescribed one.
