Author Question: What is a major advantage of video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)? a. The surgeon can ... (Read 49 times)

mp14

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 534
What is a major advantage of video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)?
 
  a. The surgeon can record entire surgical procedure on a video.
  b. The surgeon can remove tumors of the lung through a small keyhole incision.
  c. The surgeon can x-ray and excise tumor in the same procedure.
  d. The surgeon can avoid the use of a closed chest drainage system after surgery.

Question 2

The patient has been hospitalized for hypertensive episodes three times in the last months. While preparing the discharge teaching plan, the nurse assesses that he does not comply with his medication regimen.
 
  The nurse's immediate course of action would be to:
  a.
  reteach him about his medications.
  b.
  have a serious talk with him and his family about compliance.
  c.
  arrange for home visits after discharge.
  d.
  collect more information to identify his reasons for noncompliance.



ririgirl15

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 385
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The video assisted thoracoscopic surgery allows surgeons to remove tumors through a small keyhole incision. Although the incisions are small, a closed chest drainage system will still be necessary after the surgery.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Nursing interventions include measures to prevent disease progression and complications. Reteaching about medication will not identify the cause of noncompliance.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

The FDA recognizes 118 routes of administration.

Did you know?

As many as 20% of Americans have been infected by the fungus known as Histoplasmosis. While most people are asymptomatic or only have slight symptoms, infection can progress to a rapid and potentially fatal superinfection.

Did you know?

About 3.2 billion people, nearly half the world population, are at risk for malaria. In 2015, there are about 214 million malaria cases and an estimated 438,000 malaria deaths.

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms that may signify an eye tumor include general blurred vision, bulging eye(s), double vision, a sensation of a foreign body in the eye(s), iris defects, limited ability to move the eyelid(s), limited ability to move the eye(s), pain or discomfort in or around the eyes or eyelids, red or pink eyes, white or cloud spots on the eye(s), colored spots on the eyelid(s), swelling around the eyes, swollen eyelid(s), and general vision loss.

Did you know?

There are immediate benefits of chiropractic adjustments that are visible via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It shows that spinal manipulation therapy is effective in decreasing pain and increasing the gaps between the vertebrae, reducing pressure that leads to pain.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library