A patient is considering breast reconstruction following a mastectomy. What information should the nurse provide to the patient regarding reconstructive surgery?
A) A permanent breast implant is inserted immediately following a mastectomy.
B) Flap surgeries require a greater recovery period than tissue expansion with a permanent implant.
C) The transrectus abdominal myocutaneous (TRAM) flap uses the muscle from the patient's back, which is tunneled to the front of the chest wall.
D) Breast reconstruction may interfere with the treatment of breast cancer.
Ans: B
Feedback: Flap surgeries require a greater recovery period than tissue expansion with a permanent implant. Breast reconstruction does not interfere with the treatment of breast cancer. The TRAM flap uses the muscle from the patient's abdomen muscle, which is tunneled through the abdomen to the breast area. A temporary breast implant is inserted following a mastectomy to stretch the patient's skin and muscle to accommodate a permanent implant.
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