A Patient Has Had a Splenectomy to Control Bleeding from a Lacerated

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient has had a splenectomy to control bleeding from a lacerated spleen following an automobile accident. The nurse will teach the patient about the increased risk for

• A) lymphedema.
• B) infection.
• C) prolonged bleeding.
• D) chronic anemia.

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