Which is an example of a chronic wound?
a. A wound with no local infection
b. Separation of wound edges
c. Minimal postoperative swelling
d. Ulcer or pressure sore
ANS: D
Pressure sores and ulcers may result from poor circulation, pressure over a bony prominence, tissue necrosis, and bacterial contamination.
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