Review Objective 15 in your MAVCC and select true statements concerning needle selection. Straight needles are commonly used to approximate tissues. The needle should alter tissue and impact the suture as little as possible. Use observation as a guide if surgeon preference is not known. Curved needles are only used on the skin and superficial wounds. Generally the deeper the wound, the greater the curvature of the needle. Match suture diameter to needle diameter when using eyed needles.
[Answered]: Review Objective 15 in your MAVCC and select true…
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