289. Lymphatic System

About this episode

This episode discusses the treatment of chronic swelling in a patient after lymph node removal and appropriate actions to prevent further complications.

A physical therapist is treating a patient with chronic swelling of the right upper extremity after removal of axillary lymph nodes. After several treatments, the therapist notices new swelling along the right side of the trunk. To prevent this secondary trunk swelling from worsening, which of the following actions is MOST appropriate? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT #ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Will Crane PT, DPT, OCS

Topics covered

• lymphatic system
• physical therapy
• chronic swelling
• patient treatment
• NPTE preparation

Keywords

• lymphatic system
• chronic swelling
• physical therapy
• NPTE
• patient care
• axillary lymph nodes
• trunk swelling

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Organizations: PT Final Exam

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