Physiological IntegrityCâu 87 / 120
The LPN/LVN is caring for a client after a mastectomy. Which action helps prevent lymphedema in the affected arm?
a.Take blood pressure on the affected arm
b.Draw blood from the affected arm
c.Avoid blood pressure measurement and venipuncture on the affected arm
d.Keep the affected arm dependent below heart level
Giải thích
Avoiding blood pressure measurement and venipuncture on the affected arm helps prevent lymphedema after mastectomy. The arm is also elevated, not kept dependent, to promote lymph drainage. Protecting the arm reduces swelling and infection risk.
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