Question

Which would be most responsible for prolonging a wound healing in the older resident?
a. DepressionB. Increased social contactsC. An increase in the adipose tissueD. An intake of 20 to 35
g. of fiber per day?

Answer 1

I think that it’s the first one

Answer 2

The correct answer is:

a. Depression

Explanation:

Depression is a common problem of malnutrition in the older patient. Psychological, sociological, and economic circumstances, chronic disease, and polypharmacy all contribute to the latent or original cause of malnutrition which will prolong wound healing.