A woman has her right breast and right axillary lymph nodes removed. Which of the following might occur?
A. Right lymphatic duct drainage decreases causing edema in the right arm.
B. The thoracic duct would be severed.
C. Lymph drainage would be affected in both legs.
D. Cisterna chyli flow increases.
E. Lymph drainage would be affected in her left arm.
Answer: A
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