The client tells you during the preoperative history that he is a three pack per day cigarette smoker. This information alerts you to which potential complication during the intraoperative and postoperative periods? An increased risk for atelectasis and hypoxia A decreased clotting ability An increased risk for excessive scar tissue formation A decreased tolerance to pain
[Verified Answer]: The client tells you during the…
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