A cystic fibrosis patient in generally good condition may be a candidate for which of the following?
a. Cryosurgery
b. Total DNA replacement
c. Diaphragmatic pacemaker
d. Lung transplant
D
Although a lung transplantation is still a relatively rare procedure, it does provide the recipient with normal lungs. Cryosurgery is not used with cystic fibrosis. There is no way to replace DNA. A diaphragmatic pacemaker has been rarely used in a paralyzed patient.
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
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