What type of material can be used to retract skin or a vessel?

a. Cotton towel
b. Thyroid shield
c. Balfour retractor
d. Umbilical tape


ANS: D
A nonabsorbable suture, umbilical tape, vessel loop, or aneurysm needle can be used to retract.

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