Postsurgical teaching for a client who has just undergone a modified mastectomy would include which of the following?
a. Wear purse straps over the affected arm.
b. Minor injuries on the affected side are to be expected.
c. Slight swelling or bruising of the affected limb is normal in the first month.
d. Vaccinations and blood draws should be done on the unaffected side only.
D
After a mastectomy, the client teaching should include the following: avoid carrying items in affected arm or wearing purse straps over affected shoulder, have vaccinations and blood draws done on the unaffected side only, and obtain immediate medical attention for all injuries and infections of the affected side to prevent complications.
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