The nurse is teaching a client with a large leg wound about foods that aid in healing. Which food should the nurse suggest that the client ingest each day?
1. Chicken
2. Spinach
3. Oranges
4. Whole wheat bread
Answer: 3
1. Chicken is high in protein.
2. Spinach is high in vitamin K.
3. Oranges are high in vitamin C, which aids in the healing process.
4. Whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates.
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