The surgical report of a newly transferred client indicates that there was a great deal of intestinal spillage into the abdominal cavity during the client's bowel resection.For which category of wound should the receiving nurse plan care for this client?

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A great deal of intestinal spillage during a surgical procedure indicates a contaminated wound. Care for this client would need to focus on preventing infection and promoting healing, as contaminated wounds are at risk for infection due to the presence of potentially harmful microorganisms in the wound.

The Surgical Report of a Newly Transferred Client Indicates That