A client is having cryosurgery to remove a growth on the leg. How long will the client be informed that healing will take?
A) 3 to 5 days
B) Up to 1 week
C) 2 to 4 weeks
D) 4 to 6 weeks
D
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Cryosurgery is the application of extreme cold to destroy tissue. After application of extreme cold, the area thaws and becomes gelatin-like in appearance. A scab forms at the site. Healing takes approximately 4 to 6 weeks.
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