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Surgical Technologist Exam Prep

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A patient is admitted for surgery with a BMI of 30. In what way does obesity cause potential complications during the surgical process?
  1. The patient is more likely to become anemic.
  2. The patient is more likely to develop an infection.
  3. The patient is more likely to have postoperative bleeding.
  4. The patient is more likely to develop diarrhea.
Explanation
Answer: B-The obese patient is more likely to develop an infection. Increased numbers of fat cells associated with obesity are more vulnerable to infection during the surgical process. Added weight also makes the obese patient more difficult to move and turn, increasing the risk of infection due to inactivity.
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