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A Client Is Scheduled for Surgery After a Recent Breast

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A client is scheduled for surgery after a recent breast cancer diagnosis.The nurse is discussing the procedure with the client.To allay her fears,which explanation best describes a skin-sparing mastectomy?


A) Removal of the breast, nipple, and areola, leaving only the skin
B) Removal of the breast, nipple, areola, and axillary node dissection
C) Incision on the outside of the breast, leaving the nipple intact
D) Removal of both breasts in their entirety

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