If a Mastectomy Is Scheduled to Follow a Breast Biopsy

question 43

Multiple Choice

If a mastectomy is scheduled to follow a breast biopsy and frozen section results indicate carcinoma, what is done?

• A) Protect the field until second procedure begins.
• B) Bring up a Mayo stand with new instruments for the mastectomy.
• C) Use same instruments, but be sure to change all gloves first.
• D) Re-prep, redrape patient; team changes gowns and gloves; and use new instruments.

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