The nurse is caring for a client with breast cancer and removal of axillary lymph nodes. Which assessment finding is documented and brought to the physician’s attention as potential lymphedema?
A. A reddened area around the breast
B. Fluid accumulation under in the axilla
C. Enlargement of the arm or hand
D. Drainage from the areola
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The client who had a right modified radical mastectomy 4 years before is being admitted for a cardiac workup for chest pain. Which intervention is most important?
A. Determine when client had chemo last.
B. Ask client if she received Adriamycin, an antineoplastic agent.
C. Post a message at the head of the bed to not use the right arm.
D. Examine the chest wall for cancer sites.
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