In Addition to the Lumpectomy Performed for Her Breast Carcinoma,Joan

question 164

Multiple Choice

In addition to the lumpectomy performed for her breast carcinoma,Joan Bentley also had a/an ________ biopsy done to remove the first site that receives drainage from the primary breast tumor.

• A)punch
• B)incisional
• C)sentinel node
• D)stereotactic

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