Which statement 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.

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Monica Avelar · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Dehiscence refers to the separation of one or more layers of wound tissue, while evisceration involves the protrusion of internal organs from the incision site. Option A correctly describes the difference between dehiscence and evisceration. Option B is incorrect because both dehiscence and evisceration are considered urgent complications that require immediate medical attention. Option C is incorrect because it describes the opposite of the correct difference between dehiscence and evisceration. Option D is incorrect because it provides inaccurate descriptions of both dehiscence and evisceration.

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