Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a modified left radical mastectomy with breast expander. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Expecting less than 25 mL of secretions daily indicates proper wound healing and understanding of drainage device management. Waiting 2 months delays reconstruction, flexing the arm impairs drainage, and heavy weights risk incision strain.