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A 35 year-old patient is admitted for gall bladder surgery.The patient has a 40 pack/year smoking history,and has a past history of minor health problems.Breath sounds reveal expiratory wheezing and coarse crackles bilaterally.The patient is 5'6" and weighs 250 lbs.What risk factors does this patient have for post-operative atelectasis and what should be done?
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