A postoperative patient exhibits thick and raised tissue extending beyond the original boundaries of the incision. The nurse recognizes this as:

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A keloid is characterized by thick, raised tissue that extends beyond the original boundaries of the wound, which is not typical of normal scar tissue. Scars are the body's natural way of healing and replacing lost or damaged skin and are usually flat and pale. Erosion and excoriation refer to types of skin damage or loss, not overgrowth of scar tissue.

A Postoperative Patient Exhibits Thick and Raised Tissue Extending Beyond