A nurse is caring for a client in a medical-surgical unit. Exhibits Drag words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence. The client is most at risk of developing dropdownanddropdown
Explanation & Rationale
The client is most at risk of developing atelectasis and paralytic ileus. Rationale: Atelectasis – The client has shallow breathing and received IV morphine, which can suppress respiratory effort. Postoperative clients, especially those with abdominal surgery, are at higher risk for atelectasis due to pain-related splinting and immobility. Paralytic Ileus – The client has hypoactive bowel sounds at both assessments, indicating delayed return of bowel function postoperatively. This is common after abdominal surgery, especially with opioid use, and can lead to paralytic ileus. Urinary tract infection (UTI) – The client has voided 350 mL of clear yellow urine, indicating normal urinary function post-catheter removal. Delayed wound healing – There is no sign of wound complications (dressing remains dry and intact). Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) – No signs of unilateral swelling, redness, or pain, and the client is wearing sequential compression devices to prevent DVT.