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She is 81years old suffering from grade3 bed soar cleaned by doctors pus coming what diet should be given

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Dr. Timothy Mountcastle answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

High in vitamins: And protein to heal wound. Pressure relief is most important though. Moving patient every hour or two.

Answered 6/28/2013

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Balanced: There is no diet to cure infection. Bed sores commonly appear in patients with 1]too few calories, 2]not enough protein, 3]not enough vitamins and minerals.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 4/13/2014

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