A nurse is teaching a patient about the nutritional requirements necessary to promote wound healing. Which of the following nutrients should the nurse include in the teaching?

Choice A rationale
Telling the patient that their liver has been destroyed by alcohol might not be the most effective way to motivate change. It could potentially lead to feelings of hopelessness and deter the patient from seeking help.
Choice B rationale

Introducing the patient to other people might not directly motivate them to change their alcohol consumption habits. However, it could potentially provide them with a supportive network that could help them in their journey to sobriety.
Choice C rationale
Educating the patient about the disease can be very beneficial. Understanding the effects of alcohol on their liver and the potential consequences of continued drinking can motivate them to change.
Choice D rationale
Instructing the patient to cut back to drinking one drink per day might not be the best advice for a patient with cirrhosis of the liver. Complete abstinence from alcohol is usually recommended for these patients to prevent further liver damage.

Choice A rationale
While nutrition is important for recovery, consuming 35% of meals for 12 hours is not an immediate concern. The patient’s nutritional status can be addressed after more urgent issues are resolved.

Choice B rationale
Bedrest for 3 days post-surgery is not uncommon. While prolonged bedrest can lead to complications such as deep vein thrombosis, it is not the most immediate concern in this scenario.
Choice C rationale
A last bowel movement 2 days ago is not necessarily a concern unless the patient is experiencing discomfort or other symptoms of constipation. This can be addressed after more urgent issues are resolved.
Choice D rationale
This is the correct answer. Pain in the lower extremities following surgery could indicate a serious condition such as a blood clot. It is important to address this first to rule out any serious complications.