There may be a loss of bowel and bladder function as the nervous system shuts down. The caregiver - usually a nurse or hospice caretaker - may suggest a catheter to collect urine; you can also place absorbent pads on the bed in case of accidents.
Fibroblasts begin entering the wound site two to five days after wounding as the inflammatory phase is ending, and their numbers peak at one to two weeks post-wounding. By the end of the first week, fibroblasts are the main cells in the wound. Fibroplasia ends two to four weeks after wounding.
That's the scab! It takes 12-24 hours to scab over potatoes, depending on the temperature and wind. I cut these potatoes before lunch and we'll plant them this evening because it's over 80 degrees with full sun and a brisk wind. There is a danger of waiting too long.