Richard is a 57-year-old patient who is being admitted for an appendectomy. He is a 2-pack-a-day smoker and has a history of diabetes. In addition to his other risk factors, he is 20 pounds overweight
Which of the following potential postoperative complications should the nurse be most concerned with? A. Atelectasis
B. Negative nitrogen balance
C. Dehydration
D. Hypothermia
A
There is a significant association between smoking and postoperative pulmonary complications, specifically pneumonia and atelectasis. Chronic smoking increases the amount and thickness of mucous secretions in the lungs. Patients who are obese are more susceptible to developing ate-lectasis.
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