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NCLEX-RN

Category - Reduction of Risk

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A nurse is teaching deep breathing exercises to a client who is scheduled for surgery. The nurse understands that which of the following respiratory disorders is the most common 24 to 48 hours after surgery?

Pneumothorax
Pneumonia
Atelectasis
Bronchitis

Explanation

Answer - C - Atelectasis is the one of the most common respiratory complications after surgery because clients have the tendency to take shallow breaths due to pain. Atelectasis is caused by an interference in the negative pressure that promotes the expansion of lungs.

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