The Surgeon Needs a Suture Material That Will Not Degrade

Multiple Choice

The surgeon needs a suture material that will not degrade over time but becomes encapsulated and supports a tissue structure that will continue to be exposed to pressure and stretching forces throughout the patient's life.These physical properties are best described by a suture that:

A) is nonabsorbable, has good tensile and knot strength, and is the appropriate diameter for the tissue.
B) has a large diameter, is nonabsorbable, is highly reactive, and is a monofilament.
C) is a monofilament, is synthetically manufactured, is absorbable, and has a large diameter.
D) has good tensile strength, memory, and ease of tying and is absorbable.