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An example of wound healing that will probably undergo secondary healing is?
Clean surgical incision
Partially healed burn wound
Infected wound
Secondary intention healing refers to the process where a wound is allowed to heal naturally without surgical closure, promoting granulation tissue formation and filling in the wound area. This type of healing often occurs in wounds that are large, contaminated, or infected, making them unsuitable for primary closure.
In the case of infected wounds, the body responds to the infection by creating granulation tissue, which gradually fills in the wound over time. Due to the presence of bacteria and potential complications, these wounds typically cannot be stitched together immediately. Instead, they are left open to heal, often requiring ongoing care to manage the infection and support the healing process. This characteristic of needing to manage infection aligns well with secondary intention healing.
The other options presented, such as clean surgical incisions, partially healed burn wounds, and skin tears, usually have clearer pathways to primary intention healing or more direct management strategies in their early stages, making secondary intention less likely in those scenarios. In summary, infected wounds best exemplify the process of secondary healing due to the complexities introduced by infection and the body's natural healing response.
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