title: Meeting the psychologic needs of the breast reconstruction patient.
abstract: With the advent of tissue expansion, breast reconstruction is being performed routinely on an ambulatory surgery basis. Nurses in the ambulatory setting may not realize the great need that this patient has for emotional support.
authors: M E
authors: ME
authors: Fowler
mesh_terms: D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000451:nursing*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic