Physiological AdaptationQuestion 2293 of 2368
Which wound will heal by secondary intention?
- A clean laceration closed with surgical skin glue by a provider
- A pressure injury whose edges cannot be brought together
- A surgical incision closed with staples along its edges
- A clean-edged cut whose edges have been approximated
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Correct answer: A pressure injury whose edges cannot be brought together
Wounds with edges that cannot be approximated fill in from the bottom up with granulation tissue.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Integumentary: Types of Wound Healing. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026