A client with rheumatoid arthritis is recovering from an appendectomy. The client takes aspirin for joint pain. The nurse monitors the wound closely for complications, anticipating which of the following?
1. Delayed healing from the use of aspirin
2. Increased pain levels due to the arthritis
3. Pneumonia due to immobility
4. Joint contractures due to immobility
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Rationale: Aspirin delays the healing process, so the nurse monitors healing and assesses for complications. Pneumonia and joint contractures are not part of wound monitoring. Pain at the wound site is not increased due to arthritis.
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