A client is diagnosed with obstructive atherosclerotic plaque of the left carotid artery. What procedure does the nurse anticipate preparing the client for?
A) Endarterectomy
B) Thrombectomy
C) Embolectomy
D) Coronary artery bypass graft
A
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Endarterectomy is the resection and removal of the lining of an artery. This type of surgery is performed to remove obstructive atherosclerotic plaques from the aorta, carotid, femoral, or popliteal arteries. A thrombectomy is used to remove a thrombus for a vessel. An embolectomy is the removal of an embolus. Coronary artery bypass grafting is not indicated for the removal of an atherosclerotic plaque.
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