Describe three systemic factors that can affect wound healing

What will be an ideal response?

The correct answer should include three of the following:
*Advanced age
*Inadequate nutrition
*Comorbidities
*Medications, such as steroids, and chemotherapy
*Behavioral risk taking, such as smoking and alcohol abuse

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Select the factors that play a role in the development of nosocomial infections:

1. Immunocompetent patient 2. Presence of endotracheal tube 3. Antibiotic treatment A) 1, 2, and 3 B) 1 and 2 C) 2 and 3 D) 1 and 3

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Using the SOAP format, the evaluation and management (E/M) history that the physician takes is:

A) subjective information. B) objective information. C) assessment information. D) the plan.

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