Multiple Choice
A 57-year-old patient who is being admitted for an appendectomy.The patient is a 2-pack-a-day smoker,has a history of diabetes,and is 20 pounds overweight.Which of the following potential postoperative complications should be the nurse's highest concern for prevention?
A) Atelectasis
B) Negative nitrogen balance
C) Delayed wound healing
D) Hyperthermia
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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