A patient is having a procedure that involves cutting through the skin to diagnose a mass located in the left breast. For which type of biopsy should the nurse plan care for this patient?

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An incisional biopsy involves cutting into the mass or tissue to obtain a sample for diagnosis. This type of biopsy is typically used when the mass is too large to be removed completely or if a more extensive surgery is needed.

A Patient Is Having a Procedure That Involves Cutting Through