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10.scenario: a client who has been postoperative for one day reports shortness of breath. the respiratory rate is 35 and slightly labored, and breath sounds are not heard in the right lung base. the nurse should suspect which respiratory health problem?

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Atelectasis likely due to splinting . Possible hemothorax on Right.

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