Question

multiple choice 1 point the nurse inspects the surgical site of a client on the 4th postoperative day and notices ongoing drainage from the site. the wound edges have no epithelialization, and the incision site is red and inflamed. what do these findings suggest about the wound healing? wound healing abnormally by primary intention. wound healing abnormally by secondary intention. wound healing by primary intention. wound healing by secondary intention.

Explanation:

Redness, inflammation, ongoing drainage, and lack of epithelialization are signs of abnormal wound - healing. Wound healing by primary intention occurs when the wound edges are well - approximated and there is minimal tissue loss, with little drainage and rapid epithelialization. Wound healing by secondary intention occurs when there is significant tissue loss and the wound heals from the bottom up, and it is normal to have more drainage and a longer healing time, but the described signs still indicate an abnormal process in this context.

Answer:

Wound healing abnormally by primary intention.