What important immediate postoperative care practice should the nurse remember when caring for a woman who has had a mastectomy?
1. Do not apply the blood pressure cuff to the affected arm.
2. It is best to perform venipuncture for bloodwork on the affected arm.
3. It is best to use the affected arm for IV therapy.
4. The affected arm should be held down close to the woman's side.
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1. Correct. The affected arm should not be used for BP readings, IV therapy, or venipunc-ture.
2. Incorrect. The affected arm should not be used for BP readings, IV therapy, or venipunc-ture.
3. Incorrect. The affected arm should not be used for BP readings, IV therapy, or venipunc-ture.
4. Incorrect. The affected arm should be elevated with pillows above the level of the right atrium.
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