The nurse assesses a patient's pressure ulcer wound as being of less in diameter. This process is considered:
a. contraction c. granulation
b. proliferation d. epithelialization
A
In an open wound such as a pressure ulcer, the phenomenon known as contraction contributes to the repair process. Contraction involves the mobilization of the wound edges to reduce the size of the tissue defect so that less granulation tissue is required to repair the wound. Proliferation is the rebuilding phase. Granulation is tissue composed of newly formed blood vessels and connective tissue. Epithelialization is the synthesis of new skin.
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