Surgical clients who have chronic respiratory diseases are MOST ...

[lindiwe]

Surgical clients who have chronic respiratory diseases are MOST likely to develop which postoperative complication?
 
  a. atelectasis c. hypovolemic shock
  b. stroke d. myocardial infarction

Question 2

A nurse is teaching the parents of a teenage client, who is undergoing therapy after a suicide attempt, about the warning signs of potential adolescent suicide, which include:
 
  a. withdrawal
  b. reclaiming of possessions and gifts previously bestowed upon friends and loved ones
  c. statements such as not being around much longer
  d. increased interest in personal appearance and hygiene

[kjo;oj]

Answer to Question 1

A
Client with chronic respiratory problems, such as asthma and COPD, impair the client's gas exchange and increase the client's risk associated with inhalation anesthetic agents. It is because of these factors that the client is more likely to develop atelectasis and pneumonia.

Answer to Question 2

C
The warning signs of potential adolescent suicide include statements such as not being around much longer, restlessness, pacing, poor impulse control, making arrangements for putting personal affairs in order, and giving away personal procession, especially treasured items.

[lindiwe]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[xthemafja]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review