A patient is admitted to the hospital with an open fracture, which was originally heavily contaminated. In preparing the plan of care for this patient, the nurse recognizes that the wound will likely be closed:
A) 4 to 8 weeks after the infection is absent
B) 5 to 7 days after the infection is absent
C) When swelling is absent
D) Immediately upon admission to the orthopedic unit after transfer from the emergency department
Ans: B
Feedback: After it is determined that no infection is present, the wound is closed in 5 to 7 days because dead space is obliterated at that point.
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