Lymphatic

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8. Interventions performed

  • Skilled lymph-node and lymphedema assessment with limb-girth measurement and trajectory tracking against baseline.
  • Recognition and escalation of lymphangitis and concerning adenopathy (cross-reference Integumentary).
  • Compression-therapy management and skin care and coordination of complete decongestive measures per plan.
  • At-risk-limb protection and infection-prevention support after mastectomy or node dissection.
  • Skilled teaching of limb precautions, compression, skin care, and infection recognition, to competence with return demonstration.
  • Coordination with the provider and oncology and with Peripheral Vascular for the edema distinction and Psychosocial for coping.
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