Clients who have undergone surgery or have been on prolonged bed rest are at increased risk for _____.
A) COPD
B) bronchitis
C) pulmonary embolism
D) atelectasis

Question

Clients who have undergone surgery or have been on prolonged bed rest are at increased risk for _____.​
A) ​COPD
B) ​bronchitis
C) ​pulmonary embolism
D) ​atelectasis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Clients who have undergone surgery or have been on prolonged bed rest are at increased risk for pulmonary embolism, which is a serious and potentially fatal condition where a blood clot travels to the lungs and blocks blood flow. The other options, COPD, bronchitis, and atelectasis, are not directly related to surgery or prolonged bed rest.

Clients Who Have Undergone Surgery or Have Been on Prolonged