The support worker observes the client's wounds and notices that the wound layers have separated.What is the correct term for this?

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Dehiscence refers to the separation of wound layers, usually due to inadequate healing or stress on the wound. Evisceration refers to the protrusion of internal organs through a wound, and trauma refers to physical injury. A skin tear is a type of wound where the top layer of skin separates from the underlying layers.

The Support Worker Observes the Client's Wounds and Notices That