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What Is the Major Contributing Factor in the Development of Postoperative

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What is the major contributing factor in the development of postoperative atelectasis?


A) uncontrolled hyperpyrexia
B) central nervous system overstimulation
C) decreased cardiac output
D) repetitive, shallow breathing

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