Author Question: Which nutrient has no known role in wound healing? a. Vitamin A b. Vitamin C c. Vitamin E d. ... (Read 79 times)

jman1234 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which nutrient has no known role in wound healing?

a. Vitamin A
b. Vitamin C
c. Vitamin E
d. Zinc

Question 2

A teen with an anxiety disorder is referred for biofeedback because her parents do not want her on anxiolytics. The nurse recognizes that the teen understands her health education on biofeedback when she states, Biofeedback will

a. Allow me to direct my energies in an intentional way when stressed.
b. Allow me to manipulate my stressed out joints.
c. Help me with my thoughts, feelings, and physiological responses to stress.
d. Let me assess and redirect my energy fields.

CharlieArnold · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Feedback
A Vitamin A has a role in wound healing, aiding in epithelialization, wound closure, inflammatory response, angiogenesis, and collagen formation.
B Vitamin C has a role in wound healing, aiding in collagen synthesis, capillary wall integrity, fibroblast function, and immunological function. It is also an antioxidant.
C Although it is an antioxidant, vitamin E has no known role in wound healing.
D Zinc has a role in wound healing, aiding in collagen formation, protein synthesis, and cell membrane and host defences.

Answer to Question 2

C
By using electromechanical instruments, a person can receive information or feedback on his or her stress level. Having this knowledge allows the patient to develop awareness and voluntary control over his or her physiological symptoms. Biofeedback does not address energy fields. Directing energies is therapeutic touch. Manipulation of body alignment and joints is done by a chiropractor.