Why Is It Important for a Patient to Have a Diet

question 19

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for a patient to have a diet rich in vitamin C and zinc in her diet during wound healing?

• A)They stimulate collagen cross-linking.
• B)They help bring oxygen to the site.
• C)They are essential for tissue repair.
• D)They enhance immune function.

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