Which of these factors is the MOST common cause of altered wound healing?
a. advanced age c. hemorrhage
b. smoking d. infection
D
Factors that may adversely affect wound healing by reducing local blood supply include client age, oxygenation, smoking, drug therapy, and disease (e.g., diabetes mellitus). A nurse must also carefully monitor the wound for evidence of hemorrhage and infection, which can interfere with healing. The client's nutritional status can also affect wound healing, either positively or negatively.
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