A patient with a diabetic foot ulcer will need to perform dressing changes after discharge. When should the nurse schedule the teaching session(s)?
1) Within 10 minutes after his next dose of oral pain medication
2) After the patient wakes up from a restful nap
3) Before the surgeon débrides the wound
4) Before the patient undergoes flow studies of his affected leg
ANS: 2
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