A wound is contaminated and infected.Wound edges are not brought together and the wound gaps.Healing will occur through _____ intention.

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Secondary intention healing occurs when wound edges are not brought together or when the wound is contaminated and infected, as in this case. The wound is left open and allowed to heal from the bottom up. Granulation tissue forms, and the wound gradually fills in with scar tissue. This process takes longer than primary intention healing but is necessary when the wound is infected or contains debris that cannot be removed. Third intention healing refers to delayed primary closure, where the wound is left open for several days to allow for draining and then closed, which is not applicable in this scenario. Tertiary intention healing refers to delayed closure of a wound that was initially left open due to infection or risk of infection, but then later brought together with sutures or other means.

A Wound Is Contaminated and Infected