NCLEX-RN Exam - Topic 4 Question 19 Discussion

Actual exam question for NCLEX's NCLEX-RN exam

Question #: 19
Topic #: 4

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The nurse documents a client's surgical incision as having red granulated tissue. This indicates that the wound is:

AInfected

BNot healing

CNecrotic

DHealing

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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 Naomi at May 15, 2026, 05:53 PM

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