A female client is hospitalized with injury and tissue destruction of the left pectoralis major and serratus anterior muscles due to a motor vehicle accident
The nurse would include which of the following information during the discharge teaching? 1. Prosthestic devices
2. Support bras
3. Plastic surgery
4. Physical therapy
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Rationale 1: A prosthetic device is not indicated as treatment in this scenario, so discharge teaching for such devices is not necessary.
Rationale 2: Discharge teaching regarding the need for the client to wear a support bra would be indicated in this scenario since injury has occurred to the left pectoralis major and serratus anterior muscles, as these comprise the suspensory ligaments of the breasts.
Rationale 3: Plastic surgery is not indicated as treatment in this scenario, so discharge teaching for such devices is not necessary.
Rationale 4: Physical therapy is not indicated as treatment in this scenario, so discharge teaching for such devices is not necessary.
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