A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching to a client about nutrition therapy for wound healing following major surgery. Which of the following vitamins should the nurse include in the teaching as promoting wound healing? (Select all that apply.)
Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Correct Answer : A,D,E
A. Vitamin A plays a role in the development and maintenance of epithelial tissues, promoting wound healing.
B. Vitamin B12 is important for nerve function and red blood cell production but not directly related to wound healing.
C. Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption and bone health.
D. Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis, a key component of connective tissue and wound healing.
E. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant and may contribute to tissue repair.
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Correct Answer is ["A","D","E"]
Explanation
A. Vitamin A plays a role in the development and maintenance of epithelial tissues, promoting wound healing.
B. Vitamin B12 is important for nerve function and red blood cell production but not directly related to wound healing.
C. Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption and bone health.
D. Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis, a key component of connective tissue and wound healing.
E. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant and may contribute to tissue repair.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Hypovolemic shock typically results in low blood pressure (BP) and a compensatory increase in pulse rate to maintain cardiac output.
B. Low BP and high pulse rate are characteristic findings in hypovolemic shock, reflecting decreased circulating blood volume.
C. High BP is not a typical finding in hypovolemic shock; the BP tends to decrease due to reduced blood volume.
D. Low BP and low pulse rate are not consistent with the compensatory response seen in hypovolemic shock.
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