A mastectomy care plan should address psychosocial problems of the patient. What should this be directed toward?
a. Caring for the wound and dressings
b. Finding an appropriate support group
c. Educating for methods for controlling edema
d. Helping the patient express feelings and concerns
D
The nurse should gently explore how the patient is feeling about the surgery and encourage her to express her concerns. The other options are significant care concerns but are not psychosocial in nature.
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