Symptom Management Guidelines: LYMPHEDEMA
- Encourage: Exercise, deep breathing, standing and moving every 30 minutes. Patients with upper extremity lymphedema may periodically squeeze a small ball in hand - Maintain adequate fluid intake - Avoid carrying or moving heavy luggage - Individuals at risk and/or have experienced swelling, should wear an arm sleeve before,
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