The nurse is caring for a patient who has recently undergone major abdominal surgery. The patient is exhibiting shallow breathing and is hesitant to cough and deep breathe. How would the nurse describe the major health concern for this patient?
1. "The patient's breathing pattern is not sufficient."
2. "The patient does not have a clear airway."
3. "If the patient continues to breathe in this manner, pneumonia is a real risk."
4. "The patient is not exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide correctly."
Answer: 1
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