An obese client on the unit has demonstrated difficulty healing a large pressure ulcer. The nurse correctly recognizes that this is most likely because of which factor?
A) The client's size limits his activity level.
B) Adipose tissue is poorly vascularized.
C) Obesity is linked to impaired white blood cell function.
D) The amount of tissue needing healing will increase the amount of time needed to adequately heal the wound.
Ans: B
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Wound healing may be decreased in obese clients. Because adipose tissue is relatively avascular, it provides only a weak defense against microbial invasion and impairs delivery of nutrients to the wound.
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