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Mastectomy Care

by Cathy Parkes June 24, 2020 Updated: December 29, 2021

Mastectomy Care

Mastectomy Care and Patient Teaching:

Nursing Care: Do not administer injections, obtain blood, or take BP in the affected arm.

Patient Teaching: Wear sling when ambulating, wear loose clothing, perform arm/hand exercises to prevent edema and increase ROM.

Cathy Parkes

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