A client has undergone a transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap procedure for breast reconstruction immediately following a mastectomy. Which of the following would be most appropriate to include in the client’s postoperative plan of care?
A. Inspecting the breast site for expected mottling
B. Encouraging coughing and deep breathing exercises
C. Maintaining the client in the supine position
D. Monitoring the single incisional site at the breast
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The home health nurse is performing a home visit for an oncology client discharged three days ago after completing chemotherapy treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The nurse’s priority assessment should include examination for the signs and symptoms of which complication?
A. Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS)
B. Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)
C. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
D. Hypercalcemia
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