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NBE Funeral Service Director

Category - Sciences - Embalming

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The most common embalming complication that is associated with pathological conditions is:

Edema
Emaciation
Discoloration
All of the above

Explanation

Answer: D - Edema, emaciation, and discoloration are complications associated with pathological condition. Edema is the accumulation of fluid while emaciation is the extreme loss of subcutaneous fat. Discoloration or jaundice is the yellowish pigmentation often caused by hemolysis and liver diseases. Emaciation refers to thinness due to weight loss.

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