A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an elective surgery to remove rectal polyps. The nurse knows that this type of surgery is classified by degree of urgency as:

Choice A reason:.

This is the correct answer because the preoperative phase is the period when the nurse prepares the client for surgery and provides education and support. The preoperative phase begins with the decision to have surgery and ends when the client is transferred to the operating room. The nurse assesses the client's health status, identifies potential risks, and plans for the care before surgery.

Choice B reason:.

This is incorrect because the intraoperative phase is the period when the nurse monitors the client's vital signs, administers medications, and assists the surgical team during surgery. The intraoperative phase begins when the client is transferred to the operating room and ends when the client is transferred to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU).

Choice C reason:.

This is incorrect because the postoperative phase is the period when the nurse evaluates the client's recovery, manages the pain, and prevents complications after surgery. The postoperative phase begins when the client is transferred to the PACU and ends when the client is discharged from the hospital or clinic.

Choice D reason:.

This is incorrect because the perioperative phase is not a specific phase but a general term that encompasses all three phases of perioperative nursing: preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative. The perioperative phase refers to the entire surgical process from preparation to recovery.

Choice A reason:.

Emergency surgery is not the correct answer because this type of surgery is done for an urgent medical condition that may be life threatening, such as acute appendicitis or trauma. Rectal polyps are not an immediate threat to life, limb or organ survival.

Choice B reason:.

Urgent surgery is not the correct answer because this type of surgery is done for a condition that requires intervention within hours of decision to operate, such as debridement of fracture or laparotomy for perforation. Rectal polyps do not require such a rapid intervention.

Choice C reason:.

Elective surgery is the correct answer because this type of surgery is planned or booked in advance of routine admission to hospital. It may be done for a better quality of life or for a serious condition such as cancer, but not for a life-threatening condition. Rectal polyps fall under this category as they can be scheduled in advance and may be precancerous or cancerous.

Choice D reason:.

Optional surgery is not the correct answer because this term is not commonly used to classify surgery by degree of urgency. It may imply that the surgery is not medically necessary, but rather a personal preference, such as cosmetic surgery. Rectal polyps are not optional as they may cause symptoms or complications if left untreated.

Choice E reason:.

Routine surgery is not the correct answer because this term is also not commonly used to classify surgery by degree of urgency. It may imply that the surgery is done frequently or regularly, such as cataract surgery or tonsillectomy. Rectal polyps are not routine as they vary in size, number and location.