How does palliative surgery differ from any other type of surgery?
A. The main purpose is cosmetic in nature rather than functional repair or comfort.
B. There are fewer risks associated with palliative surgery than with any other type of surgery.
C. The outcomes of palliative surgery cannot be ensured to produce the desired ef-fect or restoration of functional ability.
D. Palliative surgery is performed to provide temporary relief of distressing symp-toms rather than to cure a problem or condition.
D
The purpose of palliative surgery is to improve the client's quality of life by reducing or elimi-nating distressing symptoms. It does not cure a health problem and, often, does not prolong life. Although the exact outcomes of palliative surgery cannot be ensured, neither can the outcomes of any other type of surgery.
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