The nurse is providing care for a client with a surgical wound exhibiting signs of delayed healing but no redness or drainage.The physician orders a culture of the wound.Which condition does the nurse understand the culture will reveal?

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A culture of a wound without redness or drainage but showing signs of delayed healing can reveal a colonized wound, where bacteria are present but not causing an infection. This can impede the healing process.

The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Client with a Surgical