Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
A nurse is providing care for a group of clients who have coronary artery disease who are all scheduled for coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG). Which of the following clients is at the highest risk for complications following the surgical procedure?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
COPD increases the risk of postoperative complications like atelectasis, pneumonia, and respiratory failure due to impaired respiratory function, making this client the highest risk.