A patient is seen in the clinic after having a biopsy that sampled a small section of dermis and subcutaneous fat. For which type of biopsy should the nurse plan care for this patient?

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A punch biopsy is the most common type of biopsy for sampling the dermis and subcutaneous fat. It involves using a circular blade to remove a small cylindrical section of tissue. Incisional biopsy typically involves removing a larger section of tissue and is used for sampling deep tissue or organs. Excisional biopsy involves removing the entire lesion or abnormal tissue, while a shave biopsy only removes a superficial sample of the skin.

A Patient Is Seen in the Clinic After Having a Biopsy