A patient who has a slowly healing wound from a traumatic injury is prescribed an arginine supplement
What information would the nurse provide about this supplement? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Arginine helps to build collagen for wound healing.
2. Arginine will help build blood supply to the injured area.
3. Arginine helps support the immune system.
4. Arginine is essential for coagulation.
5. Arginine decreases bacterial proliferation.
1,2,3
Rationale 1: Arginine is an amino acid that is essential for collagen accumulation.
Rationale 2: Arginine is an amino acid that produces nitric oxide, which is essential for angiogenesis.
Rationale 3: Arginine is an amino acid that supports immunity.
Rationale 4: Arginine does not contribute to clotting.
Rationale 5: Arginine does not affect bacterial proliferation.
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