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After Gastric Bypass Surgery, a Patient Is Showing Tachypnea

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Question 13

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After gastric bypass surgery, a patient is showing tachypnea. What is the best explanation for this?


A) Diaphragmatic apraxia
B) Postoperative pain
C) Low-grade fever
D) Anesthetic sedation

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