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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.



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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.



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