If a Client with Cancer Has Edema and Is Cleared

question 26

Multiple Choice

If a client with cancer has edema and is cleared for massage, which treatment modification should be avoided?

• A)Elevate the affected area.
• B)Stroke lightly and centripetally.
• C)Work the affected limb proximally, then distally.
• D)Apply heat after treatment.

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