In assessing a client with lymphedema after a mastectomy, the nurse expects to find:
a. Fragile, thin, pale skin covering the area of lymphedema.
b. Several brownish-red discolorations in the center of the affected arm.
c. Unilateral non-pitting edema of the affected arm.
d. Pitting edema of affected arm.
ANS: C
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