The nurse is treating a skin tear on an older patient's lower leg. Which dietary selection contains ingredients that will be most favorable to wound healing for this patient?
1. Cereal, milk, and toast
2. Bacon, toast, and coffee
3. Eggs, toast, and orange juice
4. Ham slices, milk, and applesauce
3. Eggs, toast, and orange juice
Explanation: 1. Protein and vitamin C are needed for tissue healing. Cereal, milk, and toast do not contain the most amounts of healing foods for the patient.
2. Protein and vitamin C are needed for tissue healing. Bacon, toast, and coffee do not contain the most amounts of healing foods for the patient.
3. Protein and vitamin C are needed for tissue healing. Eggs and orange juice contain the most amounts of healing foods for the patient.
4. Protein and vitamin C are needed for tissue healing. Ham slices, milk, and applesauce do not contain the most amounts of healing foods for the patient.
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