The nurse is preparing a patient with 46 percent total body surface area burned for graft placement. Which anatomical locations does the nurse expect to have a lower rate of graft success than other areas of the body? (Select all that apply.)

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Areas with a lower rate of graft success typically include the axillae, buttocks, perineum, and joint areas due to factors like constant movement, moisture, and bacterial colonization, which can interfere with graft take and healing.

The Nurse Is Preparing a Patient with 46 Percent Total