After surgery, a client has difficulty breathing and needs supplemental oxygen. Which situation places the client at the highest risk of lack of oxygen?
A) Client has quadriplegia
B) Client has dehydration
C) Client is unconscious
D) Client has high blood pressure
A
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A client with quadriplegia may face the highest risk of lack of oxygen. Quadriplegia or paralysis of all four limbs may stop the functioning of some parts of the client's body, which may also affect the functioning of lungs and affect breathing. Dehydration and unconsciousness can be caused as a result of lack of water and fluid in the body. High blood pressure does not maximize the risk of lack of oxygen.
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