A Patient Scheduled for a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Asks the Nurse

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy asks the nurse why a surgical consent for a laparotomy must also be completed. How should the nurse respond?

• A) "By signing both now, you'll never have to sign another one. We'll keep the extra on file for the future."
• B) "Surgeons base their decision on whether to do the procedure laparoscopically or with a full incision on many factors. With this signed, the surgeon has options."
• C) "You will be ready if the laparoscopic operating rooms are busy today."
• D) "The surgeon will start the procedure laproscopically but may need to make an incision to complete the procedure."

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