The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing a full-thickness repair.The nurse would expect to see which of the following in this type of repair?

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Granulation tissue is red,moist tissue composed of new blood vessels,the presence of which indicates progression toward healing.Soft yellow or white tissue is characteristic of slough-a substance that needs to be removed for the wound to heal.Black or brown necrotic tissue is called eschar,which also needs to be removed for a wound to heal.Purulent drainage is indicative of an infection and will need to be resolved for the wound to heal.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Experiencing