Author Question: ___________ is black, brown, or tan tissue in the wound that should be removed before wound healing ... (Read 143 times)

Zulu123 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

___________ is black, brown, or tan tissue in the wound that should be removed before wound healing can begin.

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Question 2

The _____________ is composed of newly formed collagen, and the nurse can usually feel it along a healing wound. It is usually present directly under the suture line between days 5 and 9 .

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bblaney · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Eschar
Black, brown, or tan tissue in the wound is eschar that should be removed before wound healing can begin.

Answer to Question 2

healing ridge
The healing ridge is composed of newly formed collagen, and you can usually feel it along a healing wound. It is usually present directly under the suture line between days 5 and 9 . Lack of a ridge is cause for concern, and you will need to begin interventions promptly to reduce mechanical strain on the wound.