A client with lymphedema in the left arm has weeping from the skin and has a small 2-cm ulcer on the upper arm. What test does the nurse anticipate the client will be prepared for?
A) X-ray of the left arm
B) Ultrasound of the left arm
C) CT scan
D) Lymphangiography
D
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Lymphangiography is a special examination in which an intravenous dye and radiography are used to detect lymph node involvement that reveals the degree and extend of blockage in the lymph system. An x-ray of the arm, ultrasound, or CT scan will not reveal the extent of blockage.
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