Ch. 30 Perioperative Nursing NCLEX Questions
A perioperative nurse is preparing a patient for surgery for treatment of a ruptured spleen as the result of an automobile crash. The nurse knows that this type of surgery belongs in what category? a. Minor, diagnostic b. Minor, elective c. Major, emergency d. Major, palliative c. This surgery would involve a major body organ, has the potential for postoperative complications, requires hospitalization, and must be done immediately to save the patient's life. Elective surgery is a procedure that is preplanned by essentially healthy people. Diagnostic surgery is performed to confirm a diagnosis. Palliative surgery is not curative, rather it is done to relieve or reduce the intensity of an
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