A client has had a left-side mastectomy. How does this affect the blood pressure assessment?
A) Assess the blood pressure in the wrist
B) There is no effect on the blood pressure
C) Assessment of blood pressure is impeded
D) The blood pressure stays within normal range
Ans: C
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