While assessing a patient's surgical incision, a nurse notes that it is dry, clean, and intact, with edges approximated. The incision is healing by

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A surgical incision that is dry, clean, and intact with edges approximated is healing by first intention or primary intention. This means that the wound edges have been brought together with sutures, staples, or other means of closure, and there is minimal tissue loss or damage. The wound is closed and healing is taking place without the need for new tissue to fill in the gap.

While Assessing a Patient's Surgical Incision, a Nurse Notes That