Mastectomy Flashcards

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1
Q

This surgery is to remove ____ ___ or ____

A

Breast tissue or nipples

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2
Q

After surgery, ____ the affected arm to prevent_____

A

Elevate, lymphedema

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3
Q

No___ or____ in the affected arm to prevent____

A

BP venipuncture

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4
Q

Always assess site for signs of ____ after surgery

A

Infection

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5
Q

List signs of infection

A

Swelling, redness, fever, chills, elevated WBC count

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6
Q

encourage client to do ___ ___ ___ on the remaining breast

A

Self breast exam

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