After a Mastectomy,a Woman Should Be Instructed to Perform All

question 27

Multiple Choice

After a mastectomy,a woman should be instructed to perform all of the following except:

• A) emptying surgical drains twice a day and as needed.
• B) avoiding lifting more than 4.5 kg (10 lbs) or reaching above her head until given permission by her surgeon.
• C) wearing clothing with snug sleeves to support the tissue of the arm on the operative side.
• D) reporting immediately if inflammation develops at the incision site or in the affected arm.

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