The perioperative nurse is providing care for a patient who is recovering onthe postsurgical unit following a cholecystectomy. The patient has notstarted ambulating and states he needs to rest in bed. For what complicationis the client most at risk?atelectasisshockanemiadehydration

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The perioperative nurse is providing care for a patient who is recovering on the postsurgical unit following a cholecystectomy. The patient has not started ambulating and states he needs to rest in bed. For what complication is the client most at risk? atelectasis shock anemia dehydration