ATI LPN
PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2023 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a right radical mastectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent the development of lymphedema?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using the unaffected (left) arm for blood samples prevents trauma to the right arm, reducing the risk of lymphedema after a radical mastectomy. The affected arm should be elevated, exercised appropriately, and avoided for procedures like blood pressure readings.
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