After a Mastectomy,many Patients Experience Lymphedema

question 26

Multiple Choice

After a mastectomy,many patients experience lymphedema.To minimize this problem,the nurse can instruct the patient to:

• A) Keep the arm elevated as much as possible.
• B) Take Lasix, 20 mg twice daily, as ordered.
• C) Use a sling during the day to rest the arm.
• D) Avoid exercising the arm for several weeks.

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