The nurse provides discharge teaching for a patient regarding her activity level as she recovers from her modified radical mastectomy. Which statement by her indicates to the nurse that the teaching has been successful?
a. "I should sleep on the side opposite my mastectomy."
b. "I should keep my right arm supported in a sling when I am up and around until my incision is healed."
c. "I can do whatever exercises and activities I want as long as I don't elevate my right hand above my head."
d. "I should take aspirin before moving or exercising my arm to prevent pain during the exercises."
ANS: A
The patient should be instructed to avoid sleeping on the involved arm.
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