A patient who has undergone a modified mastectomy with ALND has developed lymphedema. What specialist would the nurse expect this patient to be referred to?
A) Speech
B) Psychologist
C) Dietician
D) Rehabilitation
Ans: D
Feedback: A referral to a rehabilitation specialist (eg, occupational or physical therapist) may be necessary for a compression sleeve and/or glove, exercises, manual lymph drainage, and a discussion of ways to modify daily activities to avoid worsening lymphedema. A patient with lymphedema would not be referred to a speech therapist, psychologist, or dietician.
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