A patient scheduled for abdominal surgery can be assessed for potential post-operative risk for complications by assessing which of the following?
A. C(a-vDO2)
B. alveolar oxygen tension on room air (FIO2 0.21)
C. basic spirometry
D. incentive spirometry with flow-type spirometer
Answer: C. Potential postoperative risk may be assessed preoperatively through basic spirometry.
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