After a mastectomy,a woman should be instructed to perform the following except:
A)Empty surgical drains twice a day and as needed
B)Avoid lifting more than 4.5 kg (10 lb)or reaching above her head until given permission by her surgeon
C)Wear clothing with snug sleeves to support the tissue of the arm on the operative side
D)Report it immediately if inflammation develops at the incision site or in the affected arm

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The woman should not be advised to wear snug clothing.She should be advised to avoid tight clothing,tight jewelry,and other causes of decreased circulation in the affected arm.The woman should be instructed to empty surgical drains twice a day as part of the teaching plan.The woman should be instructed to avoid lifting more than 4.5 kg (10 lb)or reaching above her head until given permission by her surgeon as part of the teaching plan.The woman should be instructed to report immediately if inflammation develops at the incision site or in the affected arm as part of the teaching plan.

After a Mastectomy,a Woman Should Be Instructed to Perform the Following