A patient being treated for necrotizing fasciitis has signs of granulation tissue appearing in a large abdominal wound.The nurse anticipates providing which care for this patient's wound?
A)Irrigating the wound twice daily before applying dry dressing
B)Caring for a split thickness skin graft
C)Applying wet-to-dry dressings
D)Caring for a suture line created by surgical closure of the wound

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Granulation tissue formation is a sign of wound healing, indicating that the wound is ready for further reconstructive procedures such as a split thickness skin graft. This step is common in the management of large wounds that cannot heal by primary intention.

A Patient Being Treated for Necrotizing Fasciitis Has Signs of Granulation