What is the rationale for mobilizing the tissue around a surgical suture line following wound closure?

What will be an ideal response?


Stress around the old wound site from active exercise and soft tissue mobilization will help control the deposition of collagen during the remodeling phase. Scar tissue contraction will be facilitated by placing stress around the area of remodeling.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is NOT a purpose for the patient's medical history?

a. Helps guide the patient's treatment b. Allows the provider to recall previous treatment c. Allows the patient to help with the diagnosis d. Gives a base for statistical analysis

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Explain the difference between dressings and bandages

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Which of the following organs is a part of the endocrine system?

A. spleen B. liver C. adrenal glands D. nerves

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