Asked by Seymone Simmons on Jun 26, 2024
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Blood should not be obtained from an arm that has:
A) a patient that has had a mastectomy with lymph node dissection on that side
B) never had an intravenous line inserted
C) obvious veins protruding
D) all of the above
Mastectomy
Surgical removal of a breast.
Lymph Node Dissection
A surgical procedure to remove one or more lymph nodes to examine for the presence of disease, especially cancer.
- Acquire understanding of the ethical concerns and patient considerations in blood collection techniques.
- Determine appropriate veins for venipuncture and recognize elements influencing vein choice.
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Cindy SalasJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Blood should not be obtained from an arm on the side where a patient has had a mastectomy with lymph node dissection, as it can lead to complications such as lymphedema.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire understanding of the ethical concerns and patient considerations in blood collection techniques.
- Determine appropriate veins for venipuncture and recognize elements influencing vein choice.
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