The nurse is providing care to a client who has had surgery as treatment for breast cancer. The nurse would be alert for the development of which of the following?

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Lymphedema is a common complication following surgery for breast cancer, particularly if the axillary lymph nodes have been removed. It is characterized by swelling, heaviness, and discomfort in the affected arm. Fibrocystic breast disease and fibroadenoma are benign conditions of the breast and are not typically associated with surgery for breast cancer. Breast abscesses are typically caused by infection and are not a common complication of surgery for breast cancer.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Client Who Has