The nursing intervention that would best meet a client's mobility needs for the first 24 hours after modified radical mastectomy is
A) encourage the client to touch the fingers to shoulders, extending arm fully.
B) encourage the client to use the operative arm to brush her hair.
C) maintain complete immobility of the operative arm for the first 24 hours.
D) perform passive range-of-motion exercises with the operative arm.

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In the immediate postoperative period for the mastectomy client, the nurse should encourage the client to perform arm exercises and elevate the arm to promote lymphatic drainage and prevent infection.

The Nursing Intervention That Would Best Meet a Client's Mobility