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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Definitions:

Alkyl Chlorides

Organic compounds containing a chlorine atom attached to an alkyl group, known for their reactivity and implication in various chemical reactions.

Substitution

A chemical reaction where one atom or group of atoms in a molecule is replaced by another atom or group of atoms.

Major Organic Product

The primary substance produced in the largest amount from an organic chemical reaction, given the reactants and conditions.

Nucleophilic

Pertaining to a molecule or ion that donates an electron pair to form a chemical bond in reaction.