A client has a wound that is going to heal through secondary intention. When instructing the client about this wound, the nurse would include:
1. Minimal tissue loss.
2. Closure of the wound will occur within 5 days.
3. Healing time will be longer.
4. Potential for scarring is greater.
5. Susceptibility to infection is greater.
Correct Answer: 3,4,5
Rationale 1: In primary intention healing, there is minimal tissue loss.
Rationale 2: In tertiary intention healing, the closure of the wound will occur within 5 days.
Rationale 3: In secondary intention healing, the repair time is longer.
Rationale 4: In secondary intention healing, the scarring is greater.
Rationale 5: In secondary intention healing, the susceptibility to infection is greater.
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