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After an abdominal surgical procedure, if the patient presents with surging temperature, what does this indicate?
  1. Respiratory complications
  2. Circulatory complications
  3. Shock
  4. Sepsis
Explanation
Answer: D - If the patient presents with a surging temperature after an abdominal procedure, it indicates sepsis.
Sepsis is the complication due to infection. Fever could be a symptom of sepsis.

Respiratory and circulatory complications after surgery usually presents with breathing difficulties, edema etc.

The typical signs of shock include low blood pressure, tachycardia, and poor perfusion of organs.
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