A Client Has a Wound That Is Going to Heal

question 25

Multiple Choice

A client has a wound that is going to heal through secondary intention.When instructing the client about this wound,the nurse would include which statements?
(Select all that apply)

• A)Minimal tissue loss.
• B)Closure of the wound will occur within 5 days.
• C)Healing time will be longer.
• D)Potential for scarring is greater.
• E)Susceptibility to infection is greater.

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