Author Question: An appendectomy is appropriately documented by the nurse as which following type of surgery? a. ... (Read 77 times)

silviawilliams41 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

An appendectomy is appropriately documented by the nurse as which following type of surgery?

a. Diagnostic surgery
b. Palliative surgery
c. Ablative surgery
d. Reconstructive surgery

Question 2

The patient is having a difficult time dealing with his AIDS diagnosis. He states, It's not fair. I'm totally isolated from my family because of this. Even my father hates me for this. He won't even speak to me. The nurse needs to

a. Assure the patient that his father will accept his situation soon.
b. Use therapeutic communication to establish trust and caring.
c. Point out that the patient has no control and that he has to face the consequences.
d. Tell the patient, If your father can't get over it, forget it. You have to move on.

ecox1012 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Ablative surgery is the excision or removal of a diseased body part, such as an appendectomy.
Diagnostic surgery is surgical exploration that allows the physician to confirm a diagnosis. This type of surgery may involve removal of tissue for further diagnostic testing. An example would be a breast-mass biopsy.
Palliative surgery relieves or reduces the intensity of disease symptoms. It will not produce a cure. An example is resection of nerve roots.
Reconstructive surgery restores function or appearance to traumatized or malfunctioning tissues. An example is internal fixation of a hip fracture.

Answer to Question 2

B
The nurse needs to use therapeutic communication to establish trust and a caring presence because providing spiritual care requires caring, compassion, and respect. The nurse should not offer false hope. The nurse should help the patient maintain feelings of control. The nurse should encourage renewing relationships if possible and establishing connections with self, significant others, and God.