After a Mastectomy a Woman Should Be Instructed to Perform

question 36

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Emptying surgical drains twice a day and as needed.
• B)Avoiding lifting more than 4.5 kg (10 lb) 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 it immediately if inflammation develops at the incision site or in the affected arm.

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