Problem: Karena, a veterinary assistant at Green Lane Animal Clinic, is preparing for surgery on Callie Ames, a 12-year-old SF cocker spaniel. Karena has read the medical history and notes that Callie has a 4 cm mass on her L lateral abdomen that Dr. Colón is scheduled to surgically remove. The tumor is to be biopsied at an outside lab to determine the cause and if it is malignant. Karena sees that Callie is to have presurgical blood work and that Mrs. Ames, the owner, has left several questions with the receptionist. Mrs. Ames would like to know what will happen if the mass is cancerous and what care Callie will need at home.
1. What items and supplies will Karena need to prepare for Callie's surgical procedure?
2. What are some treatments to consider if the tumor is cancerous? Need Assignment Help?
3. What are some factors that should be addressed in Callie's home care instructions?
4. Who should discuss the lab results with Mrs. Ames?