The nurse knows the following wound would be classified as a closed wound:
a. A large bruise on the side of the face
b. A surgical incision that is sutured closed
c. A puncture wound that is healing
d. An abrasion on the leg
ANS: A
In a closed wound, as seen with bruising, the skin is still intact. An open wound is characterized by an actual break in the skin's surface. For example, an abrasion, a puncture wound, and a surgical incision are types of open wounds.
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