ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Nur 20500 Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client 1 day postoperative who has developed atelectasis. Which of the following manifestations is an expected finding for this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Hypoxemia. Atelectasis is the collapse of alveoli in the lungs, leading to inadequate oxygen exchange and subsequent hypoxemia. This occurs commonly postoperatively due to shallow breathing and decreased lung expansion. Apnea (
B) is the absence of breathing and not typically associated with atelectasis. Pleural effusion (
C) is an accumulation of fluid in the pleural space and not directly related to atelectasis. Dysphagia (
D) is difficulty swallowing and is not a typical manifestation of atelectasis.
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