A patient with several burn scars tells the nurse that the scars are prone to injury and don't seem as tough as the rest of his skin.Which nursing response is indicated?
A)"Even when healed,the scar will only regain about 80% of the strength of normal skin."
B)"Your body is still making new blood vessels for the wound."
C)"Your body is trying to remove additional bacteria from the wound area."
D)"Your healing process hasn't been completed."

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Scar tissue does not have the same strength as normal skin, and even when fully healed, it only regains about 80% of the strength of normal skin. This is important information for the nurse to provide to the patient to help manage their expectations for the healing process and prevent further injury or damage to the scarred area. B, C, and D are not relevant or accurate responses to the patient's concerns.

A Patient with Several Burn Scars Tells the Nurse That