A nurse is examining a client for the healing progress of an injury. The nurse observes that destroyed tissue has been sloughed, leaving behind an area with new tissue. However, there is a local unhealed area of epithelial tissue
How should the nurse refer to the unhealed area of the wound? A) Ulcer
B) Abscess
C) Wound sinus
D) Fistula
A
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The local unhealed area of epithelial tissue is called an ulcer. The collection of pus in a localized area is called an abscess. A canal or passage leading to an abscess is called a wound sinus. An abnormal tube-like passage that connects two internal organs, or connects an internal organ to the surface of the body, is called a fistula. A fistula is often difficult to heal.
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