A client has been diagnosed with lung cancer and requires a wedge resection. How much of the lung is removed?
A. A segment of the lung, including a bronchiole and its alveoli
B. One entire lung
C. A lobe of the lung
D. A small, localized area near the surface of the lung
Correct Answer: D. A small, localized area near the surface of the lung
Option D: A wedge resection is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a small area of tissue close to the surface of the lung. It is indicated for clients with certain types of lung cancer such as non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It is done in combination with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Options A and C: A segment of the lung is removed in a segmental resection and a lobe is removed in a lobectomy.
Option B: An entire lung is removed in a pneumonectomy.
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