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?
(Select all that apply)

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A wound that is healing through secondary intention means that the wound is left open to heal on its own, without sutures or other closure methods. This process can take longer than wounds healing through primary intention, where the edges are brought together to heal. Therefore, statement B is incorrect. Since the wound is open, there is potential for more tissue loss, leading to larger scars, making statements A and D accurate. When a wound is open, it is more susceptible to infection, which is why statement E is also correct.

A Client Has a Wound That Is Going to Heal