Case Study
Mrs.P is a 95 yo F who is a resident of a long-term care facility.The wound nurse was doing her rounds and noticed that Mrs.P has developed a partial thickness loss of dermis, open ulcer with a red-pink wound bed.She is 5'2" and weighs 109 #s.Mrs.P's intake is good as per nurse and care technicians.The wound nurse schedules a nutrition consultation for Mrs.P and discusses her finding with you.
-The RD may also provide which of the following oral supplements to aid in collagen deposition?

Question

Case Study 
Mrs.P is a 95 yo F who is a resident of a long-term care facility.The wound nurse was doing her rounds and noticed that Mrs.P has developed a partial thickness loss of dermis, open ulcer with a red-pink wound bed.She is 5'2" and weighs 109 #s.Mrs.P's intake is good as per nurse and care technicians.The wound nurse schedules a nutrition consultation for Mrs.P and discusses her finding with you.
-The RD may also provide which of the following oral supplements to aid in collagen deposition?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Arginine is an amino acid that plays a role in collagen synthesis and can aid in wound healing.

Case Study Mrs.P Is a 95 Yo F Who Is a Resident