Which instruction should be included in the teaching plan for a patient with a chronic wound?
A) Limit fluids to prevent edema.
B) Limit food intake to reduce obesity.
C) Stop smoking to improve wound healing.
D) Maintain bedrest to avoid wound disruption.
C) Stop smoking to improve wound healing.
Explanation: A) Inadequate hydration status places an individual at risk for impaired wound healing through the loss of skin turgor.
B) Nutritional deficits place an individual at risk for impaired wound healing through the loss of skin turgor and necessary vitamins necessary for proper wound healing.
C) Lifestyle risk factors (e.g., obesity, smoking) and environmental risk factors (e.g., medications, radiation, exposure to heat) influence the success of wound healing; therefore, it is recommended that patients stop smoking to enhance wound healing.
D) Increasing activity improves circulation and reduces pressure on skin; therefore preventing decubitus ulcers or arterial/venous decrease.
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