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NCLEX-RN
Physiological Integrity

Complications Following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Hard Reduction Of Risk Potential Potential Complications

A 60-year-old female patient with a history of hypertension and diabetes mellitus is undergoing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Postoperatively, the nurse monitors her vital signs closely. The patient suddenly reports a sharp pain in the right shoulder and exhibits signs of tachycardia. Which potential complication should the nurse prioritize in this situation?

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