Which finding indicates healthy wound healing?

Which finding indicates healthy wound healing?

• A. Large necrotic tissue
• B. Presence of healthy granulation tissue
• C. Absence of exudate
• D. Sharp pain increase

Answer: (B)

Healthy wound healing is best evidenced by the presence of healthy granulation tissue. This pink to red, moist, granular tissue fills the wound bed as new capillaries grow and collagen is deposited—signs that the wound is progressing through the regenerative phases with adequate blood flow and tissue formation. Necrotic tissue indicates ongoing tissue death and can trap bacteria, hindering healing. While some exudate is normal during healing, the absence of any exudate isn’t a definitive sign of healing, and very dry wounds can stall progress. A sharp increase in pain is not a sign of healing and may point to infection or other complications.

Healthy wound healing is best evidenced by the presence of healthy granulation tissue. This pink to red, moist, granular tissue fills the wound bed as new capillaries grow and collagen is deposited—signs that the wound is progressing through the regenerative phases with adequate blood flow and tissue formation. Necrotic tissue indicates ongoing tissue death and can trap bacteria, hindering healing. While some exudate is normal during healing, the absence of any exudate isn’t a definitive sign of healing, and very dry wounds can stall progress. A sharp increase in pain is not a sign of healing and may point to infection or other complications.