What may develop postoperatively if a patient cannot mobilize their secretions?
a. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
b. Tuberculosis
c. COPD
d. Extreme pain
ANS: A
If a patient cannot mobilize secretions by deep breathing, coughing, or ambulation, they may develop ARDS.
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