The nurse assists with many procedures in same-day surgery centers
Which of the following procedures allows accurate visualization and manipulation of internal structures and removal of organs and biopsy samples through a small "stab wound" or "port"? A) Endoscopy
B) Fiberoptics
C) Ultrasound
D) Extracorporeal lithotripsy
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Endoscopy is the visualization through a scope of any internal structure from a distance. Fiberoptics provides light and magnification at a distance. Ultrasound allows accurate visualization and location of internal structures and their functioning, and of tumors and other lesions. Extracorporeal lithotripsy pulverizes kidney and bladder stones without open surgery.
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