A client has a wound that is going to heal through secondary intention.When instructing the client about this wound,the nurse would include which statements?
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Secondary intention refers to the natural healing process of a wound where the wound is left open to heal on its own. This process takes longer than primary intention and results in greater scarring. There is also a greater risk of infection since the wound is not immediately closed. Minimal tissue loss is not necessarily associated with secondary intention, and closure within 5 days is not possible with this type of healing.

A Client Has a Wound That Is Going to Heal