Which patient would be least likely to have slow wound healing?
a. an older adult
b. a person who eats a high protein, high carbohydrate diet
c. a person who is anemic
d. a person who is taking steroids
B
A person with anemia would have low red blood cells, which would decrease the oxygenation needed to assist in wound healing. Older individuals will heal at a slower rate than will children and younger adults. Corticosteroids are a significant impediment to wound healing. The person least likely to have slow wound healing is the person who eats a high protein, high carbohydrate diet.
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