Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient with right arm lymphedema?
a. Check blood pressure (BP) on both right and left arms.
b. Avoid isometric exercise on the right arm.
c. Assist with application of a compression sleeve.
d. Keep the right arm at or below the level of the heart.
ANS: C
Compression of the arm assists in improving lymphatic flow toward the heart. Isometric exercises may be prescribed for lymphedema. BPs should only be done on the patient's right arm. The arm should not be placed in a dependent position.
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