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The client is at risk for ineffective Airway Clearance caused by atelectasis and hypostatic pneumonia.
Respiratory complications can still occur with any anesthetized client. As in the PACU, the postoperative client is at risk for ineffective airway clearance, ineffective breathing patterns, and aspiration.
To prevent; ask PT to cough, deep breathe, and to sit up and ambulate as soon and as often as ordered. Ensure adequate pain relief measures so the mobility is well tolerated.
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What is icd 9 code for chronic aspiration risk?
Chronic aspiration risk
Can placental abruption cause aspiration pneumonia?
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What is the correct spelling of postoperative care or post-operative care?
postoperative post-operative
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Risk for altered nutrition less than body requirements Risk for aspiration Risk for infection related to aspiration Altered body perception Anxiety
What advanced airway is inappropriate for a patient at high risk of vomiting and aspiration?
uncuffed endotraceal tub
Nursing diagnosis for heartburn?
# Risk for Aspiration # Fluid Volume Deficit # Pain # Altered Nutrition # Risk for Altered Nutrition # Altered Elimination
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Depending on the extent of surgery, the risk for postoperative death after gastrectomy for gastric cancer has been reported as 1-3% and the risk of non-fatal complications as 9-18%.
A worsening or deterioration in a client's condition is a?
risk factor
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How often does post-operative bleeding occur in pancreatectomy procedures?
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