The nurse is creating the care plan for a 70-year-old obese patient who has been admitted to the postsurgical unit following a colon resection
This patient's age and increased body mass index mean that she is at increased risk for what complication in the postoperative period?
A) Hyperglycemia
B) Azotemia
C) Falls
D) Infection
Ans: D
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Like age, obesity increases the risk and severity of complications associated with surgery. During surgery, fatty tissues are especially susceptible to infection. In addition, obesity increases technical and mechanical problems related to surgery. Therefore, dehiscence (wound separation) and wound infections are more common. A postoperative patient who is obese will not likely be at greater risk for hyperglycemia, azotemia, or falls.
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