A patient had skin taken from the upper thigh and placed over a burn area on the shoulder. The nurse expects which likely outcome for this patient?

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Skin grafts taken from the patient's own body (autografts) have a high success rate because they are less likely to be rejected by the immune system. Therefore, it is likely that the graft will be successful. Option B is incorrect as immediate cyanosis is not a common outcome. Option C is incorrect as swelling and edema is normal in the immediate postoperative period, but not several months later. Option D is incorrect as a successful graft will become a permanent part of the patient's body and should not lift away.

A Patient Had Skin Taken from the Upper Thigh and Placed