What clinical finding should the nurse expect when assessing a client who had a splenectomy?
ExplanationB. Because of the location of the spleen, expansion of the thoracic cavity during inspiration causes pain at the operative site.
A. The presence of crackles indicates accumulation of secretions, which is not an expected outcome; nursing care is designed to prevent this complication.
C. Because limited activity decreases oxygen consumption, shortness of breath is not a common complaint.
D. This is not expected; accumulation of secretions can be prevented by coughing and deep breathing
