Horning Kathleen M, Guhde Jacqueline
University of Akron, College of Nursing, Akron, OH, USA.
Medsurg Nurs. 2007 Aug;16(4):221-7; quiz 228.
Lymphedema may affect patients who have had a disease, surgery, or treatments on the lymphatic system. Patient education stressing prevention and early identification of symptoms is essential in controlling this problem.