Nsg 3023 chapter 39 quiz - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A 57-year-old patient who is being admitted for an appendectomy. The patient is a 2-pack-a-day smoker, has a history of diabetes, and is 20 pounds overweight. Which of the following potential postoperative complications should be the nurse’s highest concern for prevention? a. Atelectasis b. Negative nitrogen balance c. Delayed wound healing d. Hyperthermia The nurse working on a medical/surgical floor knows that pulmonary embolisms can be a deadly complication after surgery. Which of the ...