A 72-year-old woman with comorbidities of obesity and diabetes, who lives alone, is scheduled for a modified radical mastectomy for invasive breast cancer. Discuss the postoperative care of this...

A 72-year-old woman with comorbidities of obesity and diabetes, who lives alone, is scheduled for a modified radical mastectomy for invasive breast cancer. Discuss the postoperative care of this patient, including discharge planning. How would you modify care if she has a severe hearing impairment? How would you modify care if she has been noncompliant with her medical care in the past? What appropriate resources are available for this patient?