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    RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Proctored Exam

    A nurse is caring for a client in an acute care setting. Exhibits Complete the following sentence by using the list of options. The client is at risk for _________ as evidenced by _______.

    Explanation & Rationale

    Hypostatic pneumonia: The client's immobility due to paraplegia increases the risk of fluid accumulation in the lungs, leading to infection. Immobility: Prolonged immobility is a significant risk factor for hypostatic pneumonia, as it impairs normal lung drainage and promotes bacterial growth

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