The patient asks the nurse which vitamin to take that will enhance wound healing the most. The nurse correctly responds, "Vitamin:
a. A."
b. B."
c. C."
d. E."
C
Vitamin C helps with the production of collagen, which restores damaged tissues.
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A nurse is caring for a despondent young female patient with an SCI at C5 . The patient verbalizes concern regarding sexual dysfunction. What should the nurse assure this patient she can still experience? (Select all that apply.)
a. Vaginal sensation b. Vaginal orgasm c. Normal menses d. Intercourse e. Children
Which fluids increase peristalsis?
a. Cold fluids b. Warm fluids c. Alcoholic beverages d. Thick beverages