Mrs. P is a 95 yo F who is a resident of a long-term care facility. The wound nurse was doing her rounds and noticed that Mrs. P has developed a partial thickness loss of dermis, open ulcer with a red-pink wound bed. She is 5'2" and weighs 109 #s. Mrs. P's intake is good as per nurse and care technicians. The wound nurse schedules a nutrition consultation for Mrs. P and discusses her finding with
you. The RD may also provide which of the following oral supplements to aid in collagen deposition?
a. arginine
b. glutamine
c. pantothenic acid
d. there are currently no oral supplements for wound healing
a
You might also like to view...
The two major sources of fat used during exercise are ________.
A. VLDL and plasma FFAs B. intramuscular triglycerides and chylomicrons C. plasma FFAs and intramuscular triglycerides D. VLDL and chylomicrons
White women are more likely to develop breast cancer than women in any other racial or ethnic
group. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What population group has the highest risk for vitamin K deficiency?
a. Adults b. Elderly c. Newborns d. Teenagers
The Scope of Practice encompasses the range of roles, activities, and regulations within which nutrition and dietetics practitioners perform
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false