Intervention Goals for Lymphedema Include All of the Following Except

question 15

Multiple Choice

Intervention goals for lymphedema include all of the following except:

• A)Educating the patient in techniques for self-management.
• B)Reducing the risk of infection.
• C)Softening of fibrotic tissue.
• D)Resolving the lymphedema and returning the lymphatic system to a normal state.

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Definitions:

Major Stressors

Significant life events or sustained pressures that trigger stress responses, which can affect one's mental, emotional, and physical health.

Coping

The process of managing stressful situations or emotions through various strategies, such as problem-solving, seeking support, or adjusting expectations.

Allostatic Load

The wear and tear on the body that accumulates as an individual is exposed to repeated or chronic stress.

Stress Hormones

Chemicals released in the body in response to stress, including cortisol and adrenaline, which prepare the body to face a challenge.