A client is scheduled for a subtotal hysterectomy, which means that:
a. only the uterus will be removed
b. the surgery will be performed through an abdominal incision to visualize the entire pelvic region
c. the surgery will be performed with a laparoscopic approach
d. the uterus, cervix, and fallopian tubes will be removed
A
A subtotal hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus only. A total hysterectomy involves the removal of the uterus, cervix, and fallopian tubes.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word