A patient with a diabetic foot ulcer will need to perform dressing changes after discharge. When should the nurse schedule the teaching sessions?
A)Within 10 minutes after the next dose of oral pain medication
B)After the patient wakes up from a restful nap
C)Right before the surgeon debrides the wound
D)Before the patient undergoes flow studies of the affected leg

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Teaching should be scheduled when the patient is most likely to be alert and receptive, which is after they have rested. This ensures they are able to focus and retain the information provided.

A Patient with a Diabetic Foot Ulcer Will Need to Perform