The Nurse Instructs a Client Recovering from a Mastectomy on Ways

question 68

Multiple Choice

The nurse instructs a client recovering from a mastectomy on ways to prevent lymphedema.Which client statement indicates that teaching has been successful?

• A) "I should do the exercises on my affected arm every day."
• B) "I have to take no special precautions."
• C) "I should avoid cleansing my skin with soap."
• D) "Eating fresh fruits and vegetables will prevent my arm from swelling."

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Equitable Remedies

Court orders that compel a party to act or refrain from acting in a specific way, not usually involving monetary compensation.

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