A client is scheduled for a cholecystectomy. The nurse realizes that t

A client is scheduled for a cholecystectomy. The nurse realizes that the purpose for this surgery is

1. diagnostic.
2. palliative.
3. ablative.
4. constructive.

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: A diagnostic surgery is done to confirm or establish a diagnosis.
Rationale 2: Palliative surgery is done to relieve or reduce pain or symptoms of a disease. The surgery does not cure an illness.
Rationale 3: When the purpose of surgery is ablative, the diseased body part is removed.
Rationale 4: Constructive surgery restores function or appearance that has been lost or reduced.