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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.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,C,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:

Cleaning from left to right across the wound can introduce bacteria from the surrounding skin into the wound, which can lead to infection.

Choice B rationale:

Cleaning from the outer abdomen toward the wound can also introduce bacteria from the surrounding skin into the wound.

Choice C rationale:

Cleaning in a circular motion around the wound, circling to the outside, helps to move bacteria away from the wound and reduce the risk of infection.

Choice D rationale:

Cleaning directly over the wound can disrupt the healing process and potentially introduce bacteria into the wound.

A. Third intention. B. First intention. C. Second intention. D. Fourth intention.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

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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