A nursing instructor is teaching students about different surgical procedures and their classifications.Which examples does the instructor include? (Select all that apply.)

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A diagnostic procedure is used to determine cell type of cancer and to determine the cause of a problem.An example is a liver biopsy.A restorative procedure aims to improve functional ability.An example would be a total shoulder replacement or a spinal cord decompression (not palliative).A curative procedure either removes or repairs the causative problem.An example would be a mastectomy (not restorative)or a hemicolectomy (not diagnostic).A palliative procedure relieves symptoms but will not cure the disease.An example is an ileostomy.A cosmetic procedure is done to improve appearance.An example is rhinoplasty (a "nose job").

A Nursing Instructor Is Teaching Students About Different Surgical Procedures