The nurse is caring for a postsurgical patient whose surgical procedure lasted 3 hours.The nurse anticipates that the patient will experience:

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Long-term immobility places the patient at risk for pressure damage to skin and underlying tissues.Joint complaints are common after a long surgery.Thrombophlebitis,muscle spasms,and hyperthermia are complications that are not expected to occur.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Postsurgical Patient Whose Surgical