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A patient scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy asks the nurse why a surgical consent for a laparotomy must also be completed. The nurse’s best answer is which of the following?
1. “By signing both now, you’ll never have to sign another one. We’ll keep the extra on file for the future.”
2. “Surgeons base their decision on whether to do the procedure laparoscopically or with a full incision on many factors. With this signed, the surgeon has options.”
3. “You will be ready if the laparoscopic operating rooms are busy today.”
4. “The surgeon will start the procedure laproscopically but may need to make an incision in some cases in order to complete the procedure.”
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4 -- There is a risk that a laparoscopic cholecystectomy may be converted to a laparotomy (surgical opening into the abdomen) during the procedure.
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