The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is to Have

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is to have a nephrectomy. The patient states that the surgeon said that this surgery is considered a "curative procedure." Which of these responses would be appropriate by the nurse?

• A)"No, it is considered diagnostic surgery."
• B)"Yes, it can be classified as a curative procedure."
• C)"No, it is an exploratory procedure."
• D)"It is considered palliative surgery."

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Definitions:

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