A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Postsurgical

question 9

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a patient with a postsurgical wound. When planning care, which goal will be the priority?

• A) Reduce dependent nitrogen balance.
• B) Maintain negative nitrogen balance.
• C) Promote positive nitrogen balance.
• D) Facilitate neutral nitrogen balance.

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