Which of the following groups of patients is not at risk for developing postoperative atelectasis?

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An ineffective cough impairs normal clearance mechanisms and increases the likelihood of retained secretions and gas absorption atelectasis in the patient with excessive mucus production. For this reason, patients with a history of lung disease that causes increased mucus production (e.g., chronic bronchitis) are most prone to develop complications in the postoperative period. Similarly, a significant history of cigarette smoking should alert the respiratory therapist to the high risk for respiratory complications with surgery.

Which of the Following Groups of Patients Is Not at Risk