The role of fibroblasts during the reconstructive phase of wound healing is to:
a. Generate new capillaries from vascular endothelial cells around the wound.
b. Establish connections between neighboring cells and contract their fibers.
c. Synthesize and secrete collagen and the connective tissue proteins.
d. Provide enzymes that débride the wound bed of dead cells.
Ans: c. Synthesize and secrete collagen and the connective tissue proteins.
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1. Have the UAP assess for any unexpected effects from the medication. 2. Tell the UAP to teach the client's family what to expect from the medication. 3. Have the UAP look the medication up in a drug reference book to read about drug actions and possible side effects. 4. Give the UAP specific instructions regarding what drug actions or side effects to report to the nurse.
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a. mitral b. aortic c. pulmonic d. tricuspid