Results of diagnostic procedures reveal that a patient's cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is Spetzler-Martin grade 1. The nurse anticipates which most common treatment for this patient?

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Spetzler-Martin grade 1 AVMs are the smallest and the least complex. Surgical resection is the most common and effective treatment for grade 1 AVMs. Endovascular coiling and radiosurgery are options for larger, more complex AVMs. Watchful waiting is not a treatment option for AVMs as they can lead to serious complications such as hemorrhages.

Results of Diagnostic Procedures Reveal That a Patient's Cerebral Arteriovenous