Knowing That Protein Is Required for Tissue Growth,maintenance,and Repair,the Nurse

question 17

Multiple Choice

Knowing that protein is required for tissue growth,maintenance,and repair,the nurse must understand that for optimal tissue healing to occur,the patient must be in which state?

• A)Negative nitrogen balance.
• B)Positive nitrogen balance.
• C)Total dependence on protein for kcal production.
• D)Neutral nitrogen balance.

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