The nurse learns that a patient's wound will be sutured closed after additional healing occurs.Which type of healing is occurring with this wound?

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Tertiary intention healing, also known as delayed primary closure, involves leaving a wound open for a period of time to allow it to granulate and then suturing it closed. This method is used when there is a high risk of infection or when the wound needs additional time to heal before closure.

The Nurse Learns That a Patient's Wound Will Be Sutured