A client asks about the difference between an abdominal hysterectomy and a laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH). What should the nurse explain to this client? Select all that apply.
A) Recovery will be quicker with an abdominal hysterectomy.
B) The results are nearly the same between the two surgical approaches.
C) An abdominal hysterectomy is indicated for uterine bleeding and small fibroids.
D) Hospitalization will be longer with a laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy.
E) A laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy does not have an abdominal incision.

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B) Both abdominal hysterectomy and laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) aim to remove the uterus, and the outcomes in terms of the primary goal are similar, though the approaches and recovery can differ.E) A laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) involves smaller incisions for the laparoscope and instruments, and the uterus is removed through the vagina, thus avoiding a large abdominal incision.

A Client Asks About the Difference Between an Abdominal Hysterectomy