The nurse is taking a health history and notes the patient has a history of a splenectomy. For which condition is this patient at risk?

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Patients who have had a splenectomy are at increased risk for infections, particularly from encapsulated bacteria, which can lead to conditions such as meningitis. The spleen plays a crucial role in filtering blood and fighting certain types of bacteria.

The Nurse Is Taking a Health History and Notes the Patient