Breast Cancer

What are the educational components to be addressed?

Your answer should consider what needs to be addressed in the following areas:

• functional range of motion
• proper posture
• protection of arm
• deep breathing
• scar management
• monitoring for lymphedema
• modifications in activities of daily living

What specific exercises are to be taught? Range of motion in all planes?

What psychosocial components need to be addressed?

How would you monitor the patient's psychosocial needs as her therapist?