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Title: What is a common cause of adhesion formation? Post by: Nurselady on Feb 10, 2018 What is a common cause of adhesion formation?
a. Wrong type of dressing applied b. Suture material c. Serosal injury d. Scar formation Title: What is a common cause of adhesion formation? Post by: Iweka on Feb 10, 2018 ANS: C
An adhesion is a fibrous scar band that binds two surfaces together. They are commonly caused by previous abdominal surgery. Serosal injuries can be caused by abrasions, tissue handling, blood, debris, lint, or any foreign material that can cause the tissues to bind together. |