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Approximated wound edges
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Edges of a wound that are lightly pulled together; epithelialization of wound margins. Edges appear to be touching; wound appears closed.
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Dehiscence
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Accidental separation of wound edges, especially a surgical wound
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Ecchymosis
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Discoloration of an area resulting from infiltration of blood into the subcutaneous tissue
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Edema
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Accumulation of fluid in the interstitial tissues
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Epithelialization:
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Epithelial cells move across the surface of a wound margin (approximation); tissue color ranges from the color of “ground glass” to pink
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Erythema
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Redness or inflammation of an area as a result of dilation and congestion of capillaries
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Eschar
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A thick, leathery scab or dry crust composed of dead cells and dried plasma
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Granulation tissue:
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New tissueis deep pink/red and composed of fibroblastandsmall blood vessels that fill an openwound when it starts to heal; irregular likerberries
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Hypothermia
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Condition characterized by a body temperature below 96.8°F
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Ischemia:
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Insufficient blood supply to a body part due to obstruction of circulation
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Jaundice
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Yellownesswhites of eyes, as a result of deposition of bile pigment resulting from excess bilirubin in the blood
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Maceration:
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Softening of tissue due to excessive moistur
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Necrosis
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Localized tissue death
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Nosocomial infection
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Infection acquired while receiving healthcare
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Pathogens
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Microorganisms that can harm humans
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