ATI RN
ATI Nur 211 Med Surg Exam Unit 4 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Which of the following responses should the nurse offer to a patient who asks why he's having a vagotomy to treat his ulcer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A vagotomy does not repair a perforation. It does not involve removing ulcerated tissue. It cuts the vagus nerve to decrease acid production, promoting ulcer healing. It is unrelated to preventing stomach sliding, which is addressed by fundoplication.
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