A Physician Has Determined That an Individual's Partial-Thickness Burn Will

question 10

Multiple Choice

A physician has determined that an individual's partial-thickness burn will be able to heal on its own and recommends a homograft to cover the burn and promote healing. What should the OTA be aware of when working with a client who had this procedure?

• A) This type of graft may cause contractures.
• B) The client's body will eventually reject the homograft.
• C) The homograft is a permanent graft if it takes.
• D) The homograft can hide significant infections.

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