Which of the following statements is true for wounds that heal by ...

[geodog55]

Which of the following statements is true for wounds that heal by primary intention?
 
  a. They will likely have minimal scarring.
  b. They will likely contain infected tissue.
  c. They will likely present with ragged edges.
  d. They will likely have portions of missing tissue.

Question 2

A nurse is teaching a culturally diverse patient about nutritional needs. What must the nurse do first before starting the teaching session?
 
  a. Obtain pictures of food.
  b. Get an interpreter.
  c. Establish a rapport.
  d. Refer to a dietitian.

[frogdreck123456]

Answer to Question 1

A
Healing occurs by epithelialization; a surgical wound heals quickly with minimal scar formation.
Wounds that heal by primary intention are not likely to contain infected tissue.
Wounds that heal by primary intention are not likely to have ragged edges.
Wounds that heal by primary intention are not likely to have portions of missing tissue.

Answer to Question 2

C
Establishing a rapport is important for all patients, especially culturally diverse patients, before starting teaching sessions. Obtaining pictures of food, getting an interpreter, and referring to a dietitian all occur after rapport is established.

[geodog55]

TYSM

[lindahyatt42]

Excellent