A patient is scheduled for removal of a cataract. The nurse realizes this patien

1 -- Surgical procedures are classified according to purpose, risk factor, and urgency. Cataract removal would be considered as minor elective surgery. Minor procedures carry minimal risk and minimal physical assault. A minor diagnostic surgery is used to determine or confirm a condition. Major constructive procedures require extensive physical assault and /or serious risk. Constructive procedures are used to build tissue/organs which are absent. Major elective procedures are suggested to the patient by the physician but there is little risk if they are not performed.

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#1 is the correcct answer

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