An older patient has a small pressure ulcer on the coccyx. What should the nurse do to promote healing of the wound?
1. encourage high-protein food choices in the diet
2. limit carbohydrate intake
3. encourage a high intake of vitamin E
4. restrict caloric intake
Correct Answer: 1
A lack of protein prolongs inflammation and impairs the healing process. The nurse should encourage high-protein food choices in the diet. If carbohydrates are limited, the body will use protein to meet 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.
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