Question

An adolescent patient has been admitted with a diagnosis of appendicitis, and the family has been told surgery will be scheduled. How will the nurse respond when asked, "What kind of surgery are we talking about?

Answer 1

An appendectomy is the type of surgery performed for appendicitis, where the infected appendix is removed from the patient's body.

Step-by-step explanation:

When asked, "What kind of surgery are we talking about?", the nurse can explain that the surgery for appendicitis is called an appendectomy. During an appendectomy, the surgeon removes the infected appendix from the patient's body to prevent the infection from spreading. The procedure can be done using either an open surgery or a laparoscopic technique.