Incorrect collection of blood from a patient who has had a mastectomy can result in all of the following except the:

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Collecting blood from a patient who has had a mastectomy can result in the samples being affected by chemotherapy, as chemotherapy drugs can affect blood test results. However, it is unlikely that collecting blood incorrectly would result in the patient developing lymphedema, unless there was significant trauma to the area. Similarly, incorrect collection would not directly result in an infection. Lymphostasis, or a buildup of lymph fluid, could potentially affect the samples but is less likely to directly harm the patient.

Incorrect Collection of Blood from a Patient Who Has Had