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The nurse is planning care for a woman who had an abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingectomy and oophorectomy. The nurse knows that because of the location of her surgery, the client is at risk for the development of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pelvic and abdominal surgery increases the risk of thrombophlebitis due to prolonged immobility and venous stasis.