Author Question: A client is scheduled to receive a skin graft from another species as part of the treatment for a ... (Read 97 times)

Metfan725 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client is scheduled to receive a skin graft from another species as part of the treatment for a burn wound. Which of the following is a graft of skin obtained from another species?

1. Allograft
2. Autograft
3. Heterograft
4. Homograft

Question 2

The nurse is initiating care for a client diagnosed with burns to the chest, back, neck, and face. For this client, which of the following nursing diagnoses would receive the highest priority?

1. Disturbed body image
2. Impaired skin integrity
3. Ineffective airway clearance
4. Risk for infection

debra928 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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A heterograft (xenograft) is a graft of skin obtained from another species, such as a pig. An autograft is a permanent graft. A homograft, or cryopreserved cadaveric allograft, is a graft of skin obtained from a cadaver 6 to 24 hours after death that is used as a temporary graft. An allograft is a graft of skin from someone of the same species.

Answer to Question 2

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The highest priority would be to maintain the airway with adequate oxygenation and ventilation. The other nursing diagnoses would not be the first priority.