When Examining a Patient Who Has Undergone a Mastectomy,the Nurse

question 39

Multiple Choice

When examining a patient who has undergone a mastectomy,the nurse should do which of the following? Select all that apply.

• A) Always begin the examination on the unaffected breast.
• B) Inspect the scar(s) for swelling, lumps, thickening, redness, rash, or irritation.
• C) Use two finger pads to palpate the surgical scar.
• D) Perform large, circular motions when palpating the area.
• E) Examine the area for swelling, lumps, thickening, or tenderness.
• F) Instruct the patient to perform annual breast self-examinations to determine if masses have returned to the excised area.

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Definitions:

Delta Waves

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Alpha Waves

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Lighting

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