Which client will see the greatest permanent changes in lifestyle following surgery?
A) Right total knee replacement
B) Left mastectomy
C) Ileostomy
D) Appendectomy
Ans: C
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Permanent changes in the client's activity level may occur as a result of surgery. The client with an ileostomy will encounter the greatest changes in lifestyle.
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