To promote blood clotting and tissue healing, the nurse instructs the client recovering from multiple wounds to increase intake of foods high in:
A)
vitamins E and C.
B)
vitamins E and A.
C)
vitamins C and B.
D)
vitamins K and B.
D
Explanation:
A)
B complex vitamins promote wound healing and vitamin K is essential for blood clotting. Vitamin C is necessary for collagen synthesis and vitamin A fosters capillary formation. Vitamin E is not indicated for wound healing.
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B)
B complex vitamins promote wound healing and vitamin K is essential for blood clotting. Vitamin C is necessary for collagen synthesis and vitamin A fosters capillary formation. Vitamin E is not indicated for wound healing.
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C)
B complex vitamins promote wound healing and vitamin K is essential for blood clotting. Vitamin C is necessary for collagen synthesis and vitamin A fosters capillary formation. Vitamin E is not indicated for wound healing.
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D)
B complex vitamins promote wound healing and vitamin K is essential for blood clotting. Vitamin C is necessary for collagen synthesis and vitamin A fosters capillary formation. Vitamin E is not indicated for wound healing.
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Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
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