NCLEX Question for indication for surgery

NCLEX Review Question

When the indication for surgery is without delay, the nurse recognizes that the surgery will be classified as

a.emergency.
b.urgent.
c.required.
d.elective.

Correct Answer: A
emergency.
Rationale: Emergency surgery means that the patient requires immediate attention and the disorder may be life-threatening.

urgent.
Rationale: Urgent surgery means that the patient requires prompt attention within 24-30 hours.

required.
Rationale: Required surgery means that the patient needs to have surgery, and it should be planned within a few weeks or months.

elective.
Rationale: Elective surgery means that there is an indication for surgery, but failure to have surgery will not be catastrophic.

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