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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