The Nurse Is Caring for Four Postsurgical Clients Who Have

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for four postsurgical clients who have experienced similar abdominal procedures and are all 68 years of age.The nurse anticipates that the client with the greatest risk for complications resulting in an extended hospitalization has:

• A)a history of Crohn's disease.
• B)developed mild confusion.
• C)an allergy to latex.
• D)experienced severe nausea and vomiting from the anesthesia.

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