A child had an appendectomy and was discharged home at 48 hours postoperative. A week later, the child is readmitted for delayed wound healing. Which causes of delayed wound healing will the nurse review prior to assessing the child? Select all that apply.
A) Infection
B) Predisposing chronic condition, such as diabetes
C) Hypervolemia
D) Inadequate nutrition
E) Hypoxemia

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Delayed wound healing can be caused by multiple factors such as infection, underlying chronic illnesses like diabetes, inadequate nutrition, and hypoxemia. Hypervolemia, on the other hand, is not directly related to delayed wound healing. Therefore, the nurse will review causes A, B, D, and E prior to assessing the child.

A Child Had an Appendectomy and Was Discharged Home at 48