A female client is scheduled for liposuction surgery to reduce her weight. Based on urgency, how is this surgery classified?
A) Urgent
B) Elective
C) Emergency
D) Emergent
Ans: B
A liposuction procedure is classified as elective surgery, in which the procedure is preplanned and based on the client's choice. Other classifications are urgent (surgery is necessary for the client's health but not an emergency) and emergency (the surgery must be done immediately to preserve life, body part, or body function).
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