× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
w
5
a
3
j
2
a
2
t
2
u
2
r
2
j
2
j
2
l
2
d
2
y
2
Home Q & A Board Biology-Related Homework Help Medicine Nursing and Clinical
New Topic  
colleen colleen
wrote...
solved
Valued Member
Posts: 17076
Rep: 251 1
11 years ago
An elderly patient has a small pressure ulcer located on the coccyx. Which of the following should the nurse do to promote healing of this patient’s wound?
1. Encourage high-protein food choices in diet.
2. Limit carbohydrate intake.
3. Encourage high intake of vitamin E.
4. Restrict caloric intake.
Read 497 times
1 Reply
Sunshine ☀ ☼

Related Topics

Replies
wrote...
#1
Valued Member
11 years ago
1 -- A lack of protein will prolong inflammation and impair the healing process. The nurse should encourage high-protein food choices in the diet. If carbohydrates are limited, the body will use protein for caloric needs. This would impair healing. Vitamin E is not identified as a vitamin to promote wound healing. Restricting caloric intake could further compromise this patient and delay healing.
Don't forget to give me a thumbs up!
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  1640 People Browsing
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Live Chat
Related Images
  
 1241
  
 416
  
 660