A wound is left open because tissue loss prevents the edges from being brought together. The wound gradually fills with granulation tissue and contracts. Which type of healing is occurring?
Correct answer: B. Healing by secondary intention
- A. Healing by primary intention
- B. Healing by secondary intention
- C. Healing by tertiary intention
- D. Healing by epithelial intention
Explanation
Secondary intention occurs when wound edges cannot be approximated, so the wound fills with granulation tissue and contracts before epithelialising. Primary intention occurs when clean edges are closed, while tertiary intention involves delayed closure after contamination has been controlled.
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