Knowing that protein is required for tissue growth,maintenance,and repair,the nurse must understand that for optimal tissue healing to occur,the patient must be in which state?

A) Negative nitrogen balance.
B) Positive nitrogen balance.
C) Total dependence on protein for kcal production.
D) Neutral nitrogen balance.

Nitrogen Balance

A measure of the balance between nitrogen intake and nitrogen excretion, indicative of the body's anabolic or catabolic state.

Tissue Growth

The process of cellular multiplication or increase in the size of tissues, which can be normal or pathological, such as in tumor development.

Protein

Essential nutrients composed of amino acids, serving as the building blocks for body tissues, enzymes, and hormones.