The nurse is taking care of a postsurgical patient and notes the incision is clean and dry, with sutures intact.
The nurse further assesses that the wound is healing by:

Third intention.

First intention.

Second intention.

Fourth intention.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Choice A rationale:

Third intention healing, also known as delayed primary closure, is used when wound closure is delayed due to infection risk.

Choice B rationale:

First intention healing occurs when the wound edges are approximated, such as with sutures.

Choice C rationale:

Second intention healing occurs when the wound edges cannot be approximated and the wound heals from the bottom up.

Choice D rationale:

Fourth intention healing is not a recognized term in wound healing.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

There is probably a deeper injury than what appears on the surface is incorrect because swelling at the wound site is a normal part of the inflammatory stage of wound healing.

Choice B rationale:

He has lain in one position for such a long time that swelling has occurred is incorrect because swelling at the wound site is a normal part of the inflammatory stage of wound healing.

Choice C rationale:

Vessels have dilated and allowed plasma to leak into the wound site is the correct answer because this is a normal part of the inflammatory stage of wound healing.

Choice D rationale:

An infection is in progress at the wound site is incorrect because while swelling can be a sign of infection, it is also a normal part of the inflammatory stage of wound healing.

A. Hydrogel dressing. B. Polymeric membrane dressing. C. Hydrofiber dressing. D. Hydrocolloid dressing.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Hydrogel dressings are used for wounds with little to no exudate. They are not suitable for wounds with significant exudate.

Choice B rationale:

Polymeric membrane dressings are used for dry wounds with or without depth. They are not suitable for wounds with significant exudate.

Choice C rationale:

Hydrofiber dressings are used for wounds with moderate to high amounts of exudate. They are suitable for wounds with significant exudate.

Choice D rationale:

Hydrocolloid dressings are used for wounds that have minimal to moderate exudate. They are not suitable for wounds with significant exudate.

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