Explain why the following statement is inaccurate: Lack of sensation is beneficial for patients with open wounds because it decreases the pain commonly associated with debridement and decreases the need for prescription pain medications
What will be an ideal response?
While this information may be correct, lack of sensation is a risk factor for delayed wound healing and for wound formation because the patient is unable to sense trauma and change potentially harmful behaviors as a result.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).