If a Patient Is Healing More Slowly Than Expected After

question 7

Multiple Choice

If a patient is healing more slowly than expected after surgery,he or she may benefit from

• A) enteral feedings.
• B) supplemental zinc and vitamins A and C.
• C) supplemental iron and vitamins B₁₂ and D.
• D) additional branched-chain amino acids.

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