Asked by Rafael Chavez on Apr 27, 2024
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The patient experiences extensive third-degree burns.What type of healing does the nurse expect? Healing by:
A) Primary intention
B) Second intention
C) Tertiary intention
D) Primary intention if no infection occurs
Third-degree Burns
Severe burns that damage all layers of the skin and possibly underlying tissues, requiring specialized medical treatment.
Primary Intention
A method of healing where the wound edges are directly next to each other, allowing for minimal scarring.
Second Intention
Healing by secondary intention involves wound closure by scar formation and contraction rather than primary direct edges.
- Discern and sort distinct wound types and the processes by which they mend.
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Learning Objectives
- Discern and sort distinct wound types and the processes by which they mend.
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