A Patient Will Have Either Endovascular Coiling or Neurosurgical Clipping

question 29

Multiple Choice

A patient will have either endovascular coiling or neurosurgical clipping as treatment for an intracranial aneurysm. How would the nurse describe the benefits and risks of each form of treatment?. Select all that apply.

• A) Surgery is the most reliable method of treating these aneurysms.
• B) Coiling is only successful in very small aneurysms.
• C) The decision of which approach to use is based on the patient's preference.
• D) Coiling is generally a less invasive option.
• E) Coiling may require placement of a stent.

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Definitions:

Twin-Study Method

A procedure for examining the role of genetics on personality in which pairs of monozygotic and dizygotic twins are compared.

Genetics

The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics among living organisms.

Personality

Consistent behavior patterns and intrapersonal processes originating within the individual.

Monozygotic Twins

Twins that originate from a single fertilized egg, which then splits and develops into two genetically identical individuals.