Stephanie has her cancerous right breast removed, and the surgeon also removes lymph nodes in the axillary region to prevent spread of the cancer. As a result, Stephanie's right arm

A. receives too much blood and swells.
B. loses tissue fluid.
C. becomes edematous.
D. loses its blood supply.


Answer: C

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