Healing by first intention is most likely to occur in a wound that has:
Correct answer: A. Closely apposed clean edges
- A. Closely apposed clean edges
- B. Widely separated infected edges
- C. Extensive tissue loss and granulation
- D. A large necrotic wound bed
Explanation
First-intention healing occurs when clean wound edges are closely apposed, allowing limited granulation tissue and a small scar. Large, contaminated or gaping wounds heal by second intention with more granulation tissue and contraction.
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