A Neighborhood Friend Has Been Scheduled for a Carotid Endarterectomy

A neighborhood friend has been scheduled for a carotid endarterectomy and tells the nurse, "I didn't really understand the doctor, do you know what they plan to do?" Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?

A) "Procedures are constantly changing, so I don't know what might be planned."
B) "An endarterectomy is usually done on major vessels of the heart to prevent the need for bypass surgery."
C) "Typically a catheter is passed through a large vessel in your groin and threaded up into your heart to allow the injection of dye."
D) "The procedure usually involves removing plaque from the lining of the carotid artery."
Multiple Response
Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.