Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
A nurse working in an emergency room is assessing a client who has a leg wound. The nurse notes a full thickness wound with jagged edges and muscle tissue visible. The nurse should documents this as which of the following types of wounds?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Laceration. A laceration is a full-thickness wound with jagged edges caused by tearing of the skin and underlying tissues. In this case, the visibility of muscle tissue indicates a deep tear rather than a superficial injury like an abrasion (A). A puncture wound (C) would involve a small, deep hole, not jagged edges. A contusion (D) is a bruise caused by blunt force trauma, which does not match the description of the wound in this scenario.