Complications of Small Bowel Resection Quiz
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Which complication may arise if a large amount of the small intestine needs to be removed?

  • Wound infection
  • Short bowel syndrome (correct)
  • Intestinal obstruction
  • Incisional hernia
  • What could result from blockage of the intestines caused by scar tissues?

  • Bleeding
  • Aspiration Pneumonia
  • Incisional hernia
  • Short bowel syndrome (correct)
  • Which complication is characterized by the bulging of tissue at the site of the surgical scar?

  • Aspiration Pneumonia
  • Incisional hernia (correct)
  • Intestinal obstruction
  • Wound infection
  • Short bowel syndrome may lead to difficulties in absorbing important nutrients and vitamins.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Aspiration Pneumonia is not a potential complication of small bowel resection.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Incisional hernia is caused by the weakening of abdominal muscles.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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