A patient is to receive lavage treatments for a chronic ulcer on the left heel. Which explanation would the nurse provide for this treatment?
1. "This treatment is a form of autolytic debridement to remove dead tissue from your heel."
2. "Your foot will be submersed in a whirlpool tub for this treatment."
3. "This treatment will help cleanse the wound bed."
4. "This treatment will inject medications into the deep crevices of your wound."
Answer: 3
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