Scorebuilders Q&A
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Scorebuilders Q&A
Episode 125 - Lymphatic Drainage Contraindications
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A physical therapist is preparing to initiate manual lymphatic drainage on a patient with left upper extremity lymphedema secondary to breast cancer. Which finding from the chart review is a contraindication to this treatment?
Option 1- The patient has hypertension with a resting blood pressure of 158/96 mm Hg
Option 2- The patient has an active cellulitis infection with visible erythema
Option 3- The patient had a deep vein thrombosis in the right leg six months ago
Option 4- The patient has peripheral arterial disease affecting the left upper extremity
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