A client had a colon resection that required a large abdominal incision. Wound healing differs according to how much tissue has been damaged. The client asks the nurse about the healing process for the surgical incision
Based on this information, how will wound healing occur for the client's surgical incision? A) First-intention
B) Second-intention
C) Third-intention
D) Fourth-intention
A
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First-intention healing occurs in wounds with minimal tissue loss, such as surgical incisions or wounds sutured soon after injury. Second-intention healing occurs with tissue loss, such as lacerations, burns, and pressure ulcers. Third-intention healing occurs when there is a delay in the time between the injury and wound closure. It occurs after surgery when there is an infection or in a large open wound when the wound is closed later. There is no fourth-intention healing.
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