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After a mastectomy, the protocol generally includes post-operative care focused on pain management, infection prevention, and monitoring for complications. Patients are typically advised to gradually increase activity levels, begin physical therapy to regain shoulder and arm mobility, and follow up with their healthcare team for regular check-ups. Additionally, discussions about reconstructive surgery and psychological support may be part of the ongoing care plan. It's crucial for patients to adhere to their doctor's specific recommendations for optimal recovery.
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Why should venipuncture be avoided on the affected side when a patient has had a mastectomy?
A patient who has had mastectomy may have blood drawn. You should avoid the side that has had lymph node dissection.
What are the nursing responsibilities of mastectomy?
Some nursing responsibilities regarding a patient who has had a mastectomy are to help the patient cope with the diagnosis.Ê Another is to assess the learning needs and readiness before trying to teach the patient, teach the patient proper medication administration, and how to assess their pain.
What happens if you draw blood from a mastectomy patient?
might cause lymphedema
What kind of therapy is essential for the full recovery of a mastectomy patient?
Physical therapy is an integral part of care after a mastectomy, aiding in the overall recovery process.
What type of emotions may a recovering mastectomy patient have?
A mastectomy patient may feel a range of emotions including depression, negative self-image, grief, fear and anxiety about possible recurrence of the cancer, anger, or guilt.
What is a skin-sparing mastectomy?
A skin-sparing mastectomy uses special techniques that preserve the patient's breast skin for use in reconstruction, although the nipple still is removed.
When a patient has had a mastectomy venipuncture should be avoided on the affected side because?
avoid fracture
When a patient has a mastectomy venipuncture should be avoided on the affective side because the?
avoid fracture
What preparation must a patient make before a mastectomy?
Routine preoperative preparations, such as not eating or drinking the night before surgery, typically are ordered for a mastectomy. The patient also may be asked to donate blood in case a blood transfusion is required during surgery.
What is a mastectomy fitter?
A mastectomy fitter is a person who takes great pride in fitting a breast cancer patient with prosthesis and bras to replace tissue removed during a surgical procedure or radiation.
Dr Hammer has scheduled a patient for chemotherapy The patient had a mastectomy on June 1 2000 Chemotherapy used after surgery is referred to as adjuvent hormone biologic stimulation?
adjuvant
If a patient has a PICC line in one arm and a mastectomy on the other side where do you draw blood from?
Why not use the PICC for the blood draw?
