Describe three systemic factors that can affect wound healing

What will be an ideal response?


The correct answer should include three of the following:
*Advanced age
*Inadequate nutrition
*Comorbidities
*Medications, such as steroids, and chemotherapy
*Behavioral risk taking, such as smoking and alcohol abuse

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A patient has accidentally removed his peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC). Which of the following would be appropriate in the care of this patient?

A) Place an occlusive dressing over the insertion site to prevent air entry. B) Apply a tourniquet just above the site to decrease air entry into the body. C) Place a splint on the extremity and wrap site with a pressure dressing. D) Apply a bulky dressing to the insertion site to control any bleeding.

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A(n) ____________________ is a person who is working against an individual or party; an opponent, not an ally

a. conservator b. attorney c. adversary d. guardian ad litem

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At the beginning of spermatogenesis, cells are called ____ and contain 46 chromosomes. 

A. spermatogenic cells B. semen C. spermatogonia D. epididymis

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A mouse likes to have its _____ stroked

A)head and back B)head and ears C)ears and back D)stomach and back

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