Question:
What are some factors that hinder wound healing?
Author: Jade Ann PatersonAnswer:
Age - impaired venous return + decreased Langerhans cells genetics predisposing medical conditions (diabetes, renal disease) stress - affects immune system Nutrition- malnutrition will affect wound healing such as a protein deficiency Smoking- causes vasoconstriction which reduces the amount of oxygen available to the cells
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