Question

The nurse has taught a client who is scheduled for a sentinel lymph node biopsy in 1 week. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?

1.I may have dye injected during the procedure that will color my urine blue

2.If the biopsy results are positive, I will have little of developing lymphedema

3.Serous fluid collection in the axilla does not occur after the procedure

4.A small drain will be inserted into the node and will remain in place for 48hrs after the procedure

Answer 1

Sentinal lymph nodes are the first lymph nodes of the lymphatic system to drain from the tumor.
Sentinel lymph node biopsy involves injecting a blue dye near the tumor that will drain into sentinel lymph node and colour them bright blue. It may result in lymphedema.
Injecting the blue dye results in its appearance in the urine which turns the urine blue.
The client statement that indicates correct understanding of nurse teachings is "1.I may have dye injected during the procedure that will color my urine blue"