This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General surgery, Subject name: Surgery
A chronic wound may be defined as one that fails to heal by 
Select and explain. 
A. 1 week, B. 2 weeks, C. 3 weeks, D. 4 weeks
C: 3 weeks
Answer: C: 3 weeks 
Explanation: A chronic wound may be defined as one that fails to heal in the expected time for a wound of that type, which is usually less than 3 weeks. Delays in healing can occur at any phase but most often occur in the inflammatory phase.Bailey and love 27e pg: 29