Which of the Following Factors Increase the Risk of Surgical

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors increase the risk of surgical patients for developing postoperative pneumonia?
1) Obesity
2) Prolonged intubation
3) History of smoking
4) Elderly

• A)1 and 3 only
• B)2 and 4 only
• C)2, 3, and 4 only
• D)1, 2, 3, and 4

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