Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A woman who has had a mastectomy.What important, immediate postoperative care practice should the nurse remember when caring for a woman who has had a mastectomy?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Avoiding BP cuffs on the affected arm prevents lymphedema risk due to impaired lymphatic drainage post-mastectomy. Venipuncture and IVs are also avoided, and the arm should be elevated, not immobilized.