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Aside from the obvious, why is choosing the correct size suture important to a successful surgical outcome?
  1. Larger sutures offer a mechanical advantage over smaller sutures.
  2. Oversized sutures can lead to over tightening and tissue strangulation.
  3. Relative knot security increases as the suture size increases.
  4. Oversized sutures will strengthen a wound by ensuring good tissue opposition.
Explanation
Answer: B - Oversized sutures can lead to over tightening and tissue strangulation. Suture size also affects knot security, which decreases as the suture size increases.
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