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A patient is recovering from surgery to remove a large skin cancer and has a skin graft in place to cover the wound area. Consider the following menus and select the one that would be most beneficial for this patient's healing.
 
  1. Diet 1
  2. Diet 2
  3. Diet 3
  4. Diet 4

Question 2

A patient has had cryosurgery to treat a skin lesion. What instructions should be given to the patient and family on discharge?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. The effects may not be seen for 24 hours.
  2. Apply a topical antibiotic as ordered.
  3. Keep the treated areas clean.
  4. Healing may take several weeks.
  5. Healing should occur in a few days.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
A diet high in protein, ascorbic acid, vitamins, and minerals is necessary for tissue repair, collagen formation, and wound strength. Diet 1 has protein in the chicken and baked beans, ascorbic acid in the oranges and strawberries, and vitamins and minerals particularly in the salad, fruit, and baked beans. The other diets are lower in protein and have little ascorbic acid.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Cryosurgery involves using cold or a freezing agent that destroys the tissue. It may take 24 hours for the effects to become obvious. Postoperatively, infection is prevented by applying a topical antibiotic and keeping the treated areas clean. Healing occurs in 2 to 3 weeks.


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