Left arm because she has had mastectomy

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Mrs. Robins states that she should not have her blood pressure taken on her left arm because she has had a mastectomy. She indicates that her lymph nodes were also removed on that side and the doctor told her not to have her blood pressure taken on that side. Why would a doctor say this? You may need to refer to the Internet for the reason why.

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