A patient scheduled for a nephrectomy states that the surgeon said this surgery is considered a "curative procedure." Which responses should the nurse make to the patient?
a. "It is considered palliative surgery."
b. "No, it is an exploratory procedure."
c. "No, it is considered diagnostic surgery."
d. "Yes, it can be classified as a curative procedure."
ANS: D
Curative surgery removes diseased or abnormal tissue. B. C. Diagnostic or exploratory surgery takes tissue samples for study to make a diagnosis, uses scopes to look into areas of the body, or involves an incision to open an area of the body for examination. A. Palliative surgery alleviates symptoms.
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