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rayancarla1 · **on:** Aug 19, 2018

Which vitamins, along with zinc, are essential for wound healing in surgery clients?
A) vitamins B and E
B) vitamin K and folic acid
C) vitamin D and thiamine
D) vitamins A and C

Question 2

Mary has a fractured wrist. She is 54 and states she is in excellent health. She lives alone, but her daughter, who lives next door, does her grocery shopping and runs errands for her. Mary says she does not get out much. She prefers a sedentary lifestyle. She enjoys watching television, talking on the phone with her friends, and playing cards once a week with her friends, who gather at her home. Laboratory tests reveal that her calcium level is very low.

Mary asks you why her calcium level is low. Your response should include facts and incidence about osteoporosis. Include reasons for bone loss in women.

Joy Chen · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

Adults lose bone mass as they grow older. After menopause, women lose bone mass. It is important to increase the amount of calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, and fluoride consumed during this time. There are genetic and environmental factors that can contribute to osteoporosis as well.