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To describe how mobilization stretches and exercise decrease shoulder impairments, a complication related to breast cancer surgery, thus improving quality of life.Data SourcesPubMed, Medline, Medline-Ovid.ConclusionMobilization stretches and exercises after breast surgery are an effective way to improve shoulder range of motion and decrease chest tightness and pain.Implications for Nursing PracticeNurses who provide care to breast cancer patients need to teach and encourage patients to exercise postoperatively to eliminate or minimize the side effects of surgery.