Which of the following statements about lymphedema is correct?
A. Papillomas and frequent skin infections are characteristics of stage 4 lymphedema.
B. Lymphedema is a nonprogressive swelling of an extremity due to an obstruction in the lymphatic system.
C. Lymphedema may affect as many as 25% of patients after breast cancer treatment.
D. Patients with lymphedema should not allow injections or blood pressure measurements in their affected extremity.
D
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