Post-Cholecystectomy Risks for Smokers: NCLEX Practice Quiz August 30, 2015 By Rana Waqar Leave a Comment NCLEX Practice Quiz: Postoperative Complications in Cholecystectomy Patients with Smoking History A client who is scheduled for an open cholecystectomy has a 20-pack-year history of smoking. For which postoperative complication is the client most at risk? 1. Deep vein thrombosis. 2. Atelectasis and pneumonia. 3. Delayed wound healing. 4. Prolonged immobility. Δ
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