Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology & Modified with [May 02 2014] Marieb
Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology & Modified with [May 02 2014] Marieb
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ISBN: 9780133964370
Author: Elaine N. Marieb
Publisher: PEARSON
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Mrs. Morrow, a 59-year-old woman, has undergone a left radical mastectomy (removal of the left breast and left axillary lymph nodes and vessels). Her left arm is severely swollen and painful, and she is unable to raise it more than shoulder height. (a) (Ex-plain her signs and symptoms. (b) Can she expect relief from these symptoms in time? How so?

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