A client with severe burns is undergoing a skin graft made from cadaver skin. What is the term for this type of graft?
A) Homograft
B) Autograft
C) Isograft
D) Xenograft
A
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If the patient's own skin cannot be used (autograft), cadaver skin or skin from another person—a homograft (homogeneic)—or allograft (allogeneic) may be used. If the donor and recipient are genetically identical, an isograft can be done. In some severe burns, especially in areas such as the hands, which are susceptible to contractures, pigskin as a heterograft or xenograft (xenogeneic) is grafted into place.
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