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Pineapplelove6 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which surgical classification would be the most appropriate for a cardiac catheterization sched-uled on a 44-year-old male client who is in the hospital with chest pain?

1. Major
2. Minor
3. Ablative
4. Elective

Question 2

A 36-year-old female diabetic client is having an elective breast augmentation procedure done. Which of the following tests must be done on the day of surgery?

1. Complete blood count (CBC)
2. Blood glucose
3. Serum electrolytes
4. Coagulation studies

fwbard · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1
Major surgery involves extensive reconstruction or alteration in body parts and poses great risks to well-being. Minor surgery involves minimal alteration in body parts, is often designed to cor-rect deformities, and involves minimal risks compared with major procedures. Ablative surgery is the excision or removal of a diseased body part. Elective surgery is performed on the basis of client's choice, is not essential, and is not always necessary for health.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
Blood glucose level can be obtained by either a finger stick or peripheral blood sample. Clients often require treatment of low or high levels preoperatively and postoperatively.