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During an assault, a 15-year-old boy is struck on the head
with a baseball bat, producing a large 6-inch laceration that requires 25 sutures. He returns to his physician in 3 weeks for removal of the sutures and in 6 months for a
follow-up appointment to assess for any neurologic
changes and other sequelae of the blow to his head. Evaluation
of the scar at 6 months will reveal :

A. a barely visible line in the skin
B. a scar that is the same size as the original wound
C. a scar that has the strength of the original intact skin
D. an easily visible scar that is smaller than the original
laceration

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D. an easily visible scar that is smaller than the original
laceration

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answer B

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C. scar with same strength.

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Answer ( D )

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Answer... DDDD... an easily visible scar that is smaller than the original
laceration

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dddddddddd....

healing by primary intention.

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can somebody xplain......

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Answer: D.
The nature of the wound (i.e., large laceration), although sutured to prevent blood loss and infection, implies that it will heal, at least partially, through the process of second intention. The scar will be smaller than the original wound due to wound contraction, but will most likely be easily visible and
reduced in strength.