Which of the following is true regarding a split-thickness skin graft?
A) Split thickness grafts are less successful than other types of grafts.
B) Their cosmetic appearance are more desirable.
C) Hair is able to grow back from their surface.
D) The epidermis and a thin layer of dermis are harvested from the client's skin.

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A split-thickness skin graft involves harvesting the epidermis and a thin layer of dermis from the client's skin. This makes it less successful than full-thickness grafts, but its cosmetic appearance may be more desirable. Hair is not typically able to grow back from the surface of a split-thickness skin graft.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding a Split-Thickness Skin