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The nurse is assessing a client admitted to the hospital for congestive heart failure (CHF) and notes 1+ pitting edema of the left arm, as well as bilateral 1+ pitting edema in the client’s ankles. The client’s history indicates that the client has had a myocardial infarction and a left mastectomy. Which is the most probable cause of the edema in the client’s left arm?
1. Impaired lymphatic drainage.
2. Noncompliance with medication regimen.
3. Right-sided heart failure.
4. Excessive intake of sodium.

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