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The nurse is caring for a client who has experienced hypovolemic shock secondary to penetrating multiple trauma. When caring for the client postoperatively, which of these factors does the nurse recognize places the client at risk for poor wound healing? A. Keloid formation B. Tissue hypoxia C. Hyperbaric oxygen D. Pain - B. Tissue hypoxia Explanation Impaired wound healing may occur due to poor blood flow (e.g., swelling) or preexisting health problems. In situations of trauma, a decre...