A patient with a large stomach tumour that is attached to the liver is scheduled to have a debulking procedure.What should the nurse explain that the expected outcome for this surgery will be?
A) Relief of pain by cutting sensory nerves in the stomach
B) Reduction of the tumour burden to enhance adjuvant therapy
C) Control of the tumour growth by removal of malignant tissue
D) Promotion of better nutrition by relieving the pressure in his stomach
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