The Post-Surgical Patient Is Experiencing Delayed Wound Healing

question 39

Multiple Choice

The post-surgical patient is experiencing delayed wound healing.The dietician believes the delay is related to nutritional intake.A deficiency in which of the following substances could directly affect healing?

• A) Vitamin D
• B) Ascorbic acid
• C) Melanin
• D) Cholesterol

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