Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
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The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative day 1 after a mastectomy. Which of the following actions is the PRIORITY?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Encouraging arm exercises is the priority to prevent lymphedema and restore mobility post-mastectomy. Options B, C, and D are important but secondary: pain management, drain monitoring, and incision checks follow mobility promotion.