A nurse is preparing a patient for thoracotomy under general anesthesia.Which type of lung biopsy requires this type of surgery?
A)Open biopsy
B)Needle biopsy
C)Transbronchial biopsy
D)Transcatheter bronchial brushing

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An open biopsy, also known as a surgical lung biopsy, requires a thoracotomy under general anesthesia in which a portion of lung tissue is removed for examination. Needle biopsy and transbronchial biopsy are minimally invasive procedures that do not require surgery. Transcatheter bronchial brushing is a diagnostic test that involves brushing the lining of the bronchial tubes and does not involve a biopsy of lung tissue.

A Nurse Is Preparing a Patient for Thoracotomy Under General