Which of the following clients would be the most likely candidate for a pedicle graft?
A) A client with a stage II decubitus ulcer
B) A client with third-degree burns on his hand
C) A client with severe eczema
D) A client with a keloid behind the ear
B
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In a pedicle graft, one end of the graft remains attached to the donor site so that it can continue to receive nourishment until new circulation is established. The other end is attached to the recipient site on the same client's body. A pedicle graft is used when a large area of skin is to be replaced, such as on an ear, part of a hand or foot, or a large part of the face. A graft would not normally be used for a stage II decubitus ulcer, and would not be used to treat eczema or keloids.
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