- Begin exercise 24 h. after surgery.
Communicate with surgeon about further exercise and identify the time to begin further exercise.
Demonstrate ROM exercises for upper extremity and shoulder. Encourage normal (preoperative) use of arm following drain removal.
Stress the importance of continuing ROM exercises of arm and shoulder on a daily basis for at least the first 6 mo. Suggest arm elevation for at a time if inactivity is prolonged.
Discuss the potential complications of infection and edema.