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bclement10

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on: Jul 18, 2018
Which is a possible postoperative complication after orthopedic surgery?
 
  a. Pain
  b. Hypertension
  c. Fat embolism
  d. Hypocapnia

Question 2

Cancellous tissue is porous, spongy, and contains bone marrow.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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sabina576

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Thromboembolism, pneumonia, urinary tract infection, skin breakdown, fat embolism, bone cement embolism, and compartment syndrome are some postoperative complications that can occur after an orthopedic surgical procedure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
Red bone marrow is found in the ends of long bones, porosities of cancellous bone, and flatter bones. Marrow is responsible for erythropoiesis, which is the formation of red blood cells and certain white blood cells.


bclement10

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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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