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Review
. 2003 May;17(35):45-51; quiz 52, 55.
doi: 10.7748/ns2003.05.17.35.45.c3392.

Lymphoedema

Rebecca Penzer  1
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Review

Lymphoedema

Rebecca Penzer. Nurs Stand. 2003 May.

Abstract

Lymphoedema is a symptom of a malfunctioning lymphatic system. It is characterised by chronic swelling caused by the accumulation of lymph. Rebecca Penzer examines the nursing management of lymphoedema and the ways in which non-specialist nurses can offer support and promote self-care in patients with this potentially debilitating condition.

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