The nurse is providing care to a client scheduled for repair of a torn rotator cuff. The nurse understands that this surgery will be classified as what?

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Repair of a torn rotator cuff is considered reconstructive because it aims to restore function to the shoulder. It is classified as minor because it involves less risk than major surgeries and is elective because it is planned in advance rather than being an emergency procedure.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Client Scheduled for Repair