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NCLEX-RN Exam - Topic 3 Question 21 Discussion

The nurse documents a client's surgical incision as having red granulated tissue. This indicates that the wound is:
D) Healing
A) Infected
B) Not healing
C) Necrotic

NCLEX-RN Exam - Topic 3 Question 21 Discussion

Actual exam question for NCLEX's NCLEX-RN exam
Question #: 21
Topic #: 3
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The nurse documents a client's surgical incision as having red granulated tissue. This indicates that the wound is:

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Suggested Answer: D

(A) The wound is not infected. An infected wound would contain pus, debris, and exudate. (B) The wound is healing properly. (C) A necrotic wound would appear black or brown. (D) The wound is healing properly and is filled with red granulated tissue and fragile capillaries.


by Lisha at Jun 16, 2026, 03:51 AM

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Tequila
3 days ago
Definitely D. Infection would look different, right?
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Farrah
8 days ago
Agreed! It shows new tissue growth.
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Herminia
14 days ago
I think it's D) Healing. Red granulation means it's repairing.
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Leanna
19 days ago
Wait, so necrotic tissue is not red?
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Merri
24 days ago
Agreed, it’s a sign of healing!
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Cathern
29 days ago
Really? I’m surprised it’s considered healing.
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Aracelis
1 month ago
I thought red tissue meant infection?
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Janella
1 month ago
Definitely D) Healing! Red granulation is a good sign.
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Viva
1 month ago
I feel like I’ve seen something similar in our study materials, and it pointed towards healing, so I would go with D too.
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Celia
2 months ago
I’m a bit confused because I thought red tissue could also indicate infection. Is that right?
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Vonda
2 months ago
I remember a practice question about wound healing, and I think granulation tissue is a good sign, so I would lean towards D.
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Alease
2 months ago
I think red granulated tissue means the wound is healing, but I'm not completely sure.
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