ATI LPN
Fundamental of Nursing Exam Questions
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A client who is 2 days postoperative.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 2 days postoperative. The nurse auscultates bilateral breath sounds but absent breath sounds in the bases. The nurse should suspect which of the following postoperative complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atelectasis is the collapse of alveoli due to hypoventilation, which commonly occurs postoperatively, especially in the lung bases.
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