How will the surgeon manipulate skin edges of a wound before the surgical technologist places an approximating skin staple?
A) evert the edges outward
B) invert the edges inward
C) overlap the edges tightly
D) rotate the edges slightly

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The surgeon will evert the edges outward to ensure proper alignment of the skin edges before the surgical technologist places an approximating skin staple. This will help ensure proper healing and minimize scarring.

How Will the Surgeon Manipulate Skin Edges of a Wound