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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 complication twenty-four to forty-eight hours after surgery?

Pneumothorax
Pneumonia
Atelectasis
Bronchitis

Explanation

Answer: C - Atelectasis is the most common respiratory complication after surgery because clients have the tendency to splint their breathing due to pain. Atelectasis is caused by interference in the negative pressure that promotes the expansion of the lungs.

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