Question

a urostomy is the
multiple choice
removal of a kidney
surgical opening into the abdomen to drain urine.
use of a scope to retrieve urinary stones.
removal of a ureter.

Explanation:

• "Removal of a kidney" is nephrectomy, not urostomy.
• A urostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening (stoma) in the abdomen to allow urine to drain, matching the second option.
• "Use of a scope to retrieve urinary stones" is lithotripsy or ureteroscopy - related, not urostomy.
• "Removal of a ureter" is ureterectomy, not urostomy.

Answer:

B. surgical opening into the abdomen to drain urine