Which intervention is most important for the nurse to teach the client who has lymphedema in her right arm from a mastectomy 1 year ago?
A. "Exercise your arm and use it during tasks that occur at the level of your chest or higher."
B. "Be sure to use sunscreen or protective clothing to reduce the risk of injuring this arm."
C. "Reduce your salt intake to prevent excess water retention."
D. "Do not expose the right arm to temperature extremes."
A
Skeletal muscle contractions facilitate flow in lymph channels. Keeping the arm at chest level or higher prevents stasis of lymph fluid from gravitational forces.
You might also like to view...
Which compensatory position will the nurse observe in a child with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) who is experiencing a hypercyanotic spell?
A) In a high-Fowler position B) Supine with the legs elevated C) With knees pulled up to chest D) On the left side
What is advisable for a nurse researcher who is administering a questionnaire to a highly disadvantaged population?
A) Pretest the questionnaire with a less disadvantaged sample. B) Collect data about the study participants' reactions to the study. C) Determine the readability level of the questionnaire. D) Use mostly open-ended questions in the questionnaire.
Of what should the nurse remind the patient when discussing safety measures for the home environment?
a. Set the hot water heater to only 160° F. b. Turn on the cold water faucet first. c. Use small throw rugs on slippery wood floors. d. Put high-wattage bulbs into all lamps.
A structured and systematic process through which strengths and limitations of research studies are assessed is called:
a. A preliminary assessment b. A critical appraisal c. Validity d. Research significance