Which Statement Describes the Difference Between Dehiscence and Evisceration

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the difference between dehiscence and evisceration?

• A) With dehiscence,there is a separation of one or more layers of wound tissue; evisceration involves the protrusion of internal viscera from the incision site.
• B) Dehiscence is an urgent complication that requires surgery as soon as possible; evisceration is not as urgent.
• C) Dehiscence involves the protrusion of internal viscera from the incision site; with evisceration,there is a separation of one or more layers of wound tissue.
• D) Dehiscence involves rupture of subcutaneous tissue; evisceration involves damage to dermal tissue.