Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 124 of 2368
An obese client has had abdominal surgery. The nurse finds that the incision has separated and abdominal organs are protruding. Which term describes this complication?
- Dehiscence without organ protrusion
- Hematoma formation
- Evisceration
- Maceration
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Correct answer: Evisceration
Evisceration is a rare but severe complication in which the abdominal incision separates and organs protrude.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Integumentary: Obesity. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026