Mastectomy Flashcards
1
Q
The surgery is to ____ or ___??
A
Breast tissue or nipple
2
Q
After the surgery ___ the affected arm to prevent____??
A
Elevated , lymphedema
3
Q
No ____ or ___ in the affected arm??
A
BP, venipuncture
3
Q
Encourage the client to do ___ on the remaining breasts?
A
Self breast exam
5
Q
List 5signs of infection???
A
Swelling Redness Fever Chills Elevated WBC count
