A Patient's Open Wound Is Healing by Third Intention $\times$ 3'', Granulation Tissue Visible, Draining Serous Fluid

question 32

Multiple Choice

A patient's open wound is healing by third intention. The nurse charts:

• A) "Wound intact and draining a moderate amount of serosanguineous fluid."
• B) "Wound approximately 2 '' \(\times\) 3'', granulation tissue visible, draining serous fluid."
• C) "Wound 4'' in diameter, open with jagged edges, draining sanguineous fluid."
• D) "Wound 6'' long with well-approximated edges, reddened around incision, no drainage."

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