Wound Care Teaching 2628
Instructed patient fresh fruits and vegetables eaten daily will also supply your body with other nutrients essential to wound healing such as vitamin A, copper and zinc. It may help to supplement your diet with extra vitamin C. Keep your wound dressed. Wounds heal faster if they are kept warm. 2- Instructed patient getting more sleep can help wounds heal faster eat your vegetables, stay active, don't smoke, keep the wound clean and dressed.
Reviewed December 2020
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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