The nurse must watch for what common complications in a patient who has undergone a transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM)flap?
A)Axillary edema and tissue necrosis
B)Delayed wound healing and muscle contractions
C)Delayed wound healing and axillary edema
D)Delayed wound healing and hematoma

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Postoperative care focuses on monitoring the skin flap for signs of decreased capillary refill,hematoma,infection,and necrosis.Axillary edema and muscle contractions are not common complications of TRAM flaps.

The Nurse Must Watch for What Common Complications in a Patient