A wound that involves minimal tissue loss with well-approximated edges will heal by which of these methods?
a. primary intention c. tertiary intention
b. secondary intention d. quartile intention
A
Wound healing may take place by primary intention when tissue loss is minimal, edges are closely approximated, and scarring is minimal; by secondary intention when tissue loss is extensive and edges cannot be approximated, resulting in longer time for repair and possible scarring; and by tertiary intention when primary closure of the wound is unsuitable (e.g., when circulation is inadequate or infection is present).
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