Pouria presents with secondary lymphedema following breast cancer treatment. The patient reports heaviness in the arm and mild discomfort but denies significant pain. The affected arm shows a circumference 3 cm greater than the contralateral arm. She has no open wounds or signs of infection. Which compression and therapy strategy is MOST appropriate to manage this patient’s lymphedema?
A) High-stretch bandages to provide consistent pressure during rest and activity
B) Intermittent pneumatic compression at 60 mmHg pressure, followed by elastic sleeve application
C) Short-stretch bandages with manual lymphatic drainage techniques
D) Compression garments with 40-50 mmHg pressure for daily use
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