A patient requires a full-thickness graft to cover a chronic wound. How is the donor site selected?
A) The largest area of the body without hair is selected.
B) Any area that is not normally visible can be used.
C) An area matching the color and texture of the skin at the surgical site is selected.
D) An area matching the sensory capability of the skin at the surgical site is selected.
Ans: C
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The site where the intact skin is harvested is called the donor site. Selection of the donor site is made to match the color and texture of skin at the surgical site and to leave as little scarring as possible.
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