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Which of the following is the MOST common source of thermal injury to a patient during surgery?

A. harmonic scalpel
B. ligasure
C. lasers
D. electrosurgical unit

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Answer:

The answer is D electrosurgical unit

Step-by-step explanation:

Electrosurgical units work by converting electrical energy into heat which is used to cut or eliminate tissues, and it also serves to coagulate bleeding tissues. It has the risk of producing burns in patients of different degrees of intensity.

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