Which of the following 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.
ANS: A
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