In reviewing the client's nutritional intake,the nurse wants to recommend intake of foods that will specifically promote collagen synthesis and capillary wall integrity.The nurse suggests that the client eat:

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Citrus fruits contain vitamin C,which is important in collagen synthesis,capillary wall integrity,and fibroblast function.Fish and eggs contain protein and vitamin E.Protein plays a role in neogenesis,collagen formation,and wound remodeling.Liver contains vitamin A,which is important in epithelialization and wound closure.

In Reviewing the Client's Nutritional Intake,the Nurse Wants to Recommend