The female pt is to have her gallbladder removed by natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery. What does the nurse teach about the surgery?

a. The surgeon will use powerful shock waves to break up the gallstones
b. The surgeon will insert a trans-hepatic biliary catheter to open blocked bile ducts
c. The surgeon will use a vaginal approach to remove your gallbladder
d. The surgeon will inject ursodeoxycholic acid to dissolve any remaining gallstone fragments


Answer: c. The surgeon will use a vaginal approach to remove your gallbladder

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