When taking care of a client diagnosed with a broken leg from a car accident, a nurse notes that the client is healing fast. The client states, "I was a marathon runner prior to the accident." Which process does the nurse suspect as the reason?

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Anabolism is the process involved in building up body tissues and energy stores, which can be enhanced by a person's prior physical condition, such as being a marathon runner. This would contribute to faster healing as the body efficiently uses nutrients to repair and build tissue.

When Taking Care of a Client Diagnosed with a Broken