Wound Care Teaching 2407
SN instructed patient to eat a balanced diet and drink fluids, eat protein like red and white meat, eggs, beans and take vitamins from vegetables/fruits , to promote wound healing.
Reviewed March 2019
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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