A patient is scheduled for a frozen section biopsy of the breast. Which statement by the patient indicates that she understands the purpose of this type of biopsy?

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The purpose of a frozen section biopsy is for quick analysis of the tumor during the surgery. The surgeon takes a sample of the tumor and sends it to the lab for quick analysis. Based on the results, the surgeon can then decide whether to complete the surgery or not. Option A is incorrect because the surgeon uses a needle to take a biopsy, not a syringe. Option C is incorrect because while a numbing agent may be used, the purpose of the biopsy is not simply to numb the area. Option D is incorrect because the entire lump is not necessarily removed, only a small sample is taken for analysis.

A Patient Is Scheduled for a Frozen Section Biopsy of the Breast