NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Reduction of Risk Potential Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of a splenectomy has a left upper quadrant mass and is scheduled for a splenectomy. The nurse knows that this client is most at risk for what complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The spleen plays a role in filtering blood and producing immune cells. A history of splenectomy increases the risk of bleeding due to decreased platelet function and impaired immune response.
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Question 5 of 5
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