The nurse explaining a diagnostic procedure to a client states that a small incision will be made in the area of the umbilicus, and the abdomen distended with approximately 2 L of carbon dioxide or oxygen to visualize the uterus and accessory organs. What procedure is the nurse describing?

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The nurse is describing a laparoscopy, a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to examine the organs inside the abdomen. It involves making a small incision near the umbilicus, inserting a laparoscope, and distending the abdomen with gas (carbon dioxide or oxygen) to improve visibility.

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