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Deast7027 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A patient is having a problem with wound healing. The nurse assesses the patient's tray and finds that only 25 of all meals are eaten. The nurse teaches the patient that protein intake is important for what reasons? (Select all that apply.)

a. It is essential for body tissue growth.
b. It is essential for tissue maintenance.
c. Essential amino acids can only be obtained from dietary sources.
d. It is essential for repair.
e. Negative nitrogen balance is needed for wound healing.

Question 2

A patient's daughter died in a ski accident. The patient stated, I cannot believe my daughter has died. According to Worden's tasks of mourning, the patient is experiencing task:

a. I.
b. II.
c. III.
d. IV.

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

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, D
Protein provides energy, but because of the essential role of protein in growth, maintenance, and repair, a diet needs to provide adequate kilocalories from nonprotein sources. The body is unable to synthesize some amino acids, such as essential amino acids. The body can only obtain these from daily food sources. The body needs a positive nitrogen balance, not negative, for growth, maintenance of lean muscle mass and vital organs, and wound healing.

Answer to Question 2

A
Task II is working through the pain of grief. It is impossible to experience a loss without some degree of emotional pain. Individuals who deny or suppress the pain often prolong their grief. Task I occurs when the individual accepts the reality of the loss. Task III occurs when people adjust to the environment in which the deceased is missing. Task IV occurs when the person emotionally relocates the deceased and moves on with life.