A 24-Year-Old Female Client Has Been Diagnosed with Primary Lymphedema

question 19

Multiple Choice

A 24-year-old female client has been diagnosed with primary lymphedema. The client asks the nurse what causes lymphedema. What would be the nurses' best response?

• A) Primary lymphedema is usually a congenital condition.
• B) Primary lymphedema usually occurs when something blocks the lymph system.
• C) Primary lymphedema is usually caused by a staphylococcal infection.
• D) Primary lymphedema is usually a hereditary condition.

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The plan for a research study that includes the method for allocating participants to groups and the procedures for measuring the variables of interest.

Stimulus

An external factor or event that provokes a response or reaction, typically in a biological, psychological, or social context.

Memory Recall

The mental process of retrieval of information from the past.

Experimental Design

The process of planning a study to meet specified objectives and ensure that the results are statistically significant and replicable.