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The nurse documents a client's surgical incision as having red granulated tissue. This indicates that the wound is:
Suggested Answer: D
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(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.
12 comments · newest first
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Tequila
2 months ago
Definitely D. Infection would look different, right?
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Farrah
2 months ago
Agreed! It shows new tissue growth.
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Herminia
2 months ago
I think it's D) Healing. Red granulation means it's repairing.
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Leanna
2 months ago
Wait, so necrotic tissue is not red?
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Merri
2 months ago
Agreed, it’s a sign of healing!
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Cathern
2 months ago
Really? I’m surprised it’s considered healing.
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Aracelis
3 months ago
I thought red tissue meant infection?
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Janella
3 months ago
Definitely D) Healing! Red granulation is a good sign.
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Viva
3 months 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
3 months ago
I’m a bit confused because I thought red tissue could also indicate infection. Is that right?
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Vonda
3 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
4 months ago
I think red granulated tissue means the wound is healing, but I'm not completely sure.