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CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Category - Intraoperative

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Which of the following patients is at highest risk of developing intraoperatively acquired neuropathy?

A patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus
A patient who is morbidly obese
A patient with hypercholesterolemia
Both A and B

Explanation

Answer: D-The patients in this group at highest risk of developing neuropathy during surgery include patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and patients who are morbidly obese. Neuropathy occurs when the patient sustains nerve damage during the surgical procedure. Increased risks include excess body weight and poor circulation to the nerves. Additionally, the patient may become injured due to positioning during surgery or having a long surgical experience.

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