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A Client Is Concerned About the Risk of Lymphedema After

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A client is concerned about the risk of lymphedema after a mastectomy.Which response by the nurse is best?


A) "You do not need to worry about lymphedema since you did not have radiation therapy."
B) "A risk factor for lymphedema is infection, so wear gloves when gardening outside."
C) "Numbness, tingling, and swelling are common sensations after a mastectomy."
D) "The risk for lymphedema is a real threat and can be very self-limiting."

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