Multiple Choice
The post-surgical patient is experiencing delayed wound healing.The dietitian believes the delay is related to nutritional intake.A deficiency in which of the following substances could directly affect healing?
A) Vitamin D
B) Ascorbic acid
C) Melanin
D) Cholesterol
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