The surgeon is preparing to close the skin at the end of the procedure and the nurse retrieves needles to use. Which of the following needle types would most likely be used for skin closure?
A)Taper point needle
B)Spatula side cutting needle
C)Inverted lancet
D)Reverse cutting needle

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A reverse cutting needle would most likely be used for skin closure. This type of needle is useful for skin suturing because of its structure. The end point is a triangular shape and the cutting edge is on the outside, rather than the inside. This reduces tissue tearing while suturing.

The Surgeon Is Preparing to Close the Skin at the End