The nurse is caring for a client with breast cancer and removal of axillary lymph nodes. Which assessment finding is documented and brought to the physician's attention as potential lymphedema?
A) A reddened area around the breast
B) Fluid accumulation under in the axilla
C) Enlargement of the arm or hand
D) Drainage from the areola
C
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Lymphedema, soft-tissue swelling from accumulated lymphatic fluid, occurs in some women after they have undergone breast cancer surgery and the removal or irradiating of axillary lymph nodes. Lymphedema does not impact the breast area or axilla.
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