ATI RN
ATI RN Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients who are 12 hr postoperative. The nurse should identify that the client who had which of the following procedures is at risk for developing fat embolism syndrome?
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Rationale: Fat embolism syndrome is a risk after long bone or pelvic fractures, like hip fixation, due to fat globules entering the bloodstream. Rotator cuff, thyroid, or ear surgeries carry minimal risk for this complication.
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