The nurse reminds the 85-year-old patient that his healing will be slower because of age-related changes such as: (Select all that apply.)
Increased immunity.
Atherosclerosis.
Slow metabolism.
Excessive production of blood factors.
Diminished lung function.
Correct Answer : A,B,C,E
E.
Choice A rationale:
Increased immunity is not a characteristic of aging. In fact, immunity decreases with age, which can slow healing.
Choice B rationale:
Atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, can reduce blood flow to tissues and slow healing.
Choice C rationale:
Metabolism slows with age, which can delay the body’s ability to repair and regenerate tissues.
Choice D rationale:
Excessive production of blood factors is not a characteristic of aging. Blood factors are typically produced in response to injury or illness.
Choice E rationale:
Diminished lung function can reduce oxygen supply to tissues, slowing healing.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Choice A rationale:
Stage 3 pressure injuries involve full-thickness skin loss, but not exposure of fascia.
Choice B rationale:
Stage 2 pressure injuries involve partial-thickness loss of skin with exposed dermis.
Choice C rationale:
Stage 4 pressure injuries involve full-thickness skin and tissue loss with exposed or directly palpable fascia.
Choice D rationale:
Stage 1 pressure injuries involve non-blanchable erythema of intact skin.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Choice A rationale:
Tertiary intention, also known as delayed primary closure or secondary suture, is a type of wound healing where the wound is initially left open and closed after several days.
Choice B rationale:
The remodeling phase is not a type of wound healing, but a stage of wound healing where the wound fully closes and the new tissue slowly gains strength and flexibility.
Choice C rationale:
Primary intention is a type of wound healing where the wound edges are approximated (brought together) and the wound heals by the process of epithelialization.
Choice D rationale:
Secondary intention is a type of wound healing where the wound is left open and heals by granulation, contraction, and epithelialization.
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