The nurse is assessing a wound that is healing by secondary intention.Which of the following assessments are important to address? (Select all that apply.)

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When assessing a wound that is healing by secondary intention (e.g.,pressure ulcer or contaminated surgical or traumatic wound),it is important to assess the anatomical location of the wound,the wound dimensions,undermining,the extent of tissue loss,the tissue type,the presence of exudate,the wound edges,and the periwound skin.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Wound That Is Healing by Secondary