The Patient, Age 52, Is Recovering from a Modified Radical

question 13

Multiple Choice

The patient, age 52, is recovering from a modified radical mastectomy. After this procedure, the postoperative elevation of a patient's arm with proper positioning is important to prevent

• A) vascular and lymph stasis, thus lymphedema.
• B) drainage accumulation at the incisional site.
• C) wound infection and dehiscence.
• D) pleural effusion and respiratory distress.

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