Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who arrives at the emergency department following an industrial explosion. Upon inspecting the wound on the client's leg, the nurse finds torn skin tissue underneath. Which of the following types of wounds should the nurse report?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A laceration is a tear in the skin, fitting the description of torn tissue from an explosion.