A patient had skin taken from the upper thigh and placed over a burn area located on the shoulder. The nurse realizes that which of the following is most likely going to occur in this patient?

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Skin grafts from the upper thigh are typically successful due to the good blood supply in this area. Therefore, it is most likely that the graft will be successful. The other options - cyanosis, swelling and edema, and lifting away from the body - are not typical outcomes of a successful skin graft.

A Patient Had Skin Taken from the Upper Thigh and Placed