A Patient Has a Large Scar on the Leg from a Laceration

A patient has a large scar on the leg from a laceration. What information would the nurse provide about these scars?. Select all that apply.

A) "This scar tissue is just as strong as any other skin on your body."
B) "You need to protect this scar from trauma for about 3 or 4 months."
C) "Do not expose the scar to intense sunlight."
D) "It may take up to 2 years for this area to get as strong as it is going to."
E) "Once the scar is present, epithelialization will begin."