Question

Which factors place obese patients at an increased surgical risk? Select all that apply.

A. Decreased risk of anesthesia complications.
B. Difficulty in airway management.
C. Increased risk of wound infection.
D. Enhanced postoperative mobility.
E. Reduced risk of blood clots.

Answer 1

Obese patients face higher risks during surgery, including airway management issues, infection risks, and potential for blood clots, contrary to having decreased anesthesia risks or enhanced post-surgery mobility.

Step-by-step explanation:

Factors that place obese patients at an increased surgical risk include difficulty in airway management (B), an increased risk of wound infection (C), and an elevated potential for blood clots due to systemic inflammation and altered metabolism caused by excess fat tissue. Contrary to the options provided, obese patients often have an increased risk of anesthesia complications, not a decreased one. Furthermore, obesity typically results in decreased postoperative mobility rather than enhancement (D) and increases the risk of blood clots rather than reducing it (E).