Which is a possible postoperative complication after orthopedic surgery?
a. Pain
b. Hypertension
c. Fat embolism
d. Hypocapnia
ANS: C
Thromboembolism, pneumonia, urinary tract infection, skin breakdown, fat embolism, bone cement embolism, and compartment syndrome are some postoperative complications that can occur after an orthopedic surgical procedure.
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