What donor-site complication should the nurse assess for after split-thickness skin grafting?
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Correct answer: Delayed healing, infection, and pain as it behaves like a partial-thickness wound
Donor sites from STSG behave like second-degree wounds, posing risks of delayed healing, infection, and pain requiring monitoring.
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