A patient is scheduled for extraction of a cataract. How should the nurse classify this patient's surgical procedure?
1. minor elective
2. minor diagnostic
3. major constructive
4. major elective
Correct Answer: 1
Surgical procedures are classified according to purpose, risk factor, and urgency. Cataract extraction would be considered a minor elective surgery. Minor procedures carry minimal risk and minimal physical assault. A minor diagnostic surgery is used to determine or confirm a condition. Major constructive procedures require extensive physical assault and/or serious risk. Constructive procedures are used to build tissue/organs which are absent. Major elective procedures are suggested to the patient by the physician but there is little risk if they are not performed.
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