The emergency department physician has closed a laceration with tissue adhesive.The nurse provides the client with instruction regarding which type of wound healing?

A) Primary intention
B) Delayed primary intention
C) Secondary healing
D) Tertiary intention

Tissue Adhesive

A medical glue used to close wounds and surgical incisions, as an alternative to stitches or staples.

Primary Intention

A term relating to the direct and intentional healing of a wound where the edges are brought together, minimizing scarring.

Tertiary Intention

refers to a wound management strategy where the wound is intentionally left open to allow it to drain and then closed later, typically used for contaminated wounds.