Which of the following statements is true for wounds that heal by primary intention?
a. They will likely have minimal scarring.
b. They will likely contain infected tissue.
c. They will likely present with ragged edges.
d. They will likely have portions of missing tissue.
A
Healing occurs by epithelialization; a surgical wound heals quickly with minimal scar formation.
Wounds that heal by primary intention are not likely to contain infected tissue.
Wounds that heal by primary intention are not likely to have ragged edges.
Wounds that heal by primary intention are not likely to have portions of missing tissue.
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