A Client Is Concerned About the Risk of Lymphedema After

question 7

Multiple Choice

A client is concerned about the risk of lymphedema after a mastectomy.Which response by the nurse is best?

• A) "You do not need to worry about lymphedema since you did not have radiation therapy."
• B) "A risk factor for lymphedema is infection, so wear gloves when gardening outside."
• C) "Numbness, tingling, and swelling are common sensations after a mastectomy."
• D) "The risk for lymphedema is a real threat and can be very self-limiting."

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Definitions:

Valence Shells

The outermost electron shell of an atom that determines its bonding behavior with other atoms.

Cation

A particle with one or more units of positive charge, such as a hydrogen ion (H+) or calcium ion (Ca2+). Compare with anion.

Anion

A particle with one or more units of negative charge, such as a chloride ion (Cl-) or hydroxide ion (OH-). Compare with cation.

Isotopes

Atoms of the same element that differ in the number of neutrons within their nuclei.