Peggy is having surgery on the right carpal region. A 3 cm incision will be made deep to the skin and muscle, but will be superficial to the bone. Explain to her where her surgery will occur
What will be an ideal response?
Peggy will have surgery on the wrist, or carpal, region of her right hand. The 3 cm incision will penetrate through the skin and muscle, but will not go as deep into her wrist as the bone.
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