To keep the patient comfortable during a dressing change, the nurse may administer an analgesic:
a. after the dressing change.
b. at least 15 minutes before the dressing change.
c. at least 30 minutes before the dressing change.
d. at least 1 hour before the dressing change.
C
It may help to give an analgesic at least 30 minutes before exposing the wound.
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