A critically ill patient has a nonhealing wound and malnutrition.Which component of nutritional supplementation is most important for this patient to receive?
A) Arginine
B) Omega-3 fatty acids
C) Branched-chain amino acids
D) Vitamin A

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Vitamin A is vital for wound healing.Arginine is also important in wound healing but is more important for trauma and septic patients,as are omega-3 fatty acids.Branched-chain amino acids are very important for stressed patients who have liver dysfunction or ARDS.

A Critically Ill Patient Has a Nonhealing Wound and Malnutrition