A client on the medical unit is taking steroids and also has a wound from a minor injury.To promote wound healing for this client,the nurse recommends that which of the following be specifically added?

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Vitamin A can reverse steroid effects on skin and delayed healing.Iron does not reverse the effects of steroids.It is important in the transport of oxygen.Folic acid does not reverse the effects of steroids.It is a B complex vitamin needed for DNA synthesis.The B complex vitamins do not reverse the effects of steroids.The B vitamins affect growth and stimulate appetite,lactation,and the gastrointestinal,neurological,and endocrine systems.

A Client on the Medical Unit Is Taking Steroids and Also