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Redwolflake15

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Richard is a 57-year-old patient who is being admitted for an appendectomy. He is a 2-pack-a-day smoker and has a history of diabetes. In addition to his other risk factors, he is 20 pounds overweight.
 
  Which of the following potential postoperative complications should the nurse be most concerned with? A. Atelectasis
  B. Negative nitrogen balance
  C. Dehydration
  D. Hypothermia

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A patient has been hospitalized for 5 days and has had no visitors. The nurse observes the patient to be bored, restless, and anxious. The nurse identifies this behavior as ___________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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There is a significant association between smoking and postoperative pulmonary complications, specifically pneumonia and atelectasis. Chronic smoking increases the amount and thickness of mucous secretions in the lungs. Patients who are obese are more susceptible to developing ate-lectasis.

Answer to Question 2

sensory deprivation

Sensory deprivation occurs when inadequate quality or quantity of stimuli impairs a patient's perception.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

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Excellent

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