Mr Jackson had a surgical procedure performed that involves a thoracic incision. The nurse should expect Mr Jackson to have postoperative complications of which body system?.
A.Nervous system.
B.Respiratory system.
C.The small intestines.
D.Circulatory system.
Correct is B.
Rationale: The incision of thoracic makes it more difficult for the patient to take a deep breaths or cough. Ineffective breathing and shallow Respiration increases the risk of respiratory complications for mr Jackson.