In postoperative patients with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy, what respiratory Complication can arise as result of the respiratory muscle weakness and weak Cough effort
I.Respiratory deCompensation
II.Pneumothorax
III.Atelectasis
IV.Pulmonary edema
V.MuCous plugging

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Patients with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy are at risk for respiratory complications due to respiratory muscle weakness and weak cough effort. The most common complications include respiratory decompensation, atelectasis, and mucous plugging. Pneumothorax and pulmonary edema are less common but still possible. Therefore, options I, III, and V are the best choices. Option B is too broad as it includes all possible complications, while option C only includes less common complications.

In Postoperative Patients with Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy, What Respiratory Complication