ATI RN
ATI Nursing 232 Med Surg Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a postoperative client experiencing shallow respirations and refusing to cough or get out of bed to the chair. The nurse should educate the client about the increased risk of which complication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Shallow breathing and immobility increase the risk of atelectasis by causing alveolar collapse, a common postoperative complication.
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